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A work made of silk, eighty-one pieced squares, outer edge, and backing, ribbons of plain gauze weave self-patterned by areas of plain weave; squares joined with silk in overcast stitches; edging joined with silk in back stitches; ribbon embellished with silk, plain weave tapes.

Wrapping Cloth (pojagi)

Choson dynasty (1392–1910), 19th century

Korea

Korea

Silk, eighty-one pieced squares, outer edge, and backing, ribbons of plain gauze weave self-patterned by areas of plain weave; squares joined with silk in overcast stitches; edging joined with silk in back stitches; ribbon embellished with silk, plain weave tapes

Textiles