Fukusa and Furoshiki: Splendid Japanese Gift Covers and Wrapping Cloths
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From july 17 to november 17 2002 |
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Tapestries, carpets, textiles
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| A fukusa is the covering placed over a gift at the time of a gift-giving ceremony while a furoshiki is an everyday wrapping cloth used for carrying, storing, and protecting, among its many functions. Some beautiful examples are on display. |
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111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
60603 Chicago - États-Unis
 +1 312 443 3600
 http:/ / www.artic.edu
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 | from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday from 10:30 am to 8 pm
Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, School holidays from 12 pm to 5 pm
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 Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day | |
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| Admission fee : 8 $ Suggested contribution |
| Concessions : 5 $ Suggested contribution, Students, Under 5 |
| Free : Museum friends |
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 | | Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth), early Shôwa period (1926 -35)
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