Futon Cover
Dimensions
164.5 × 108.5 cm (64 3/4 × 42 3/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
183289
Art Historical Context
This striking *Futon Cover* from Art Institute of Chicago's Textiles Department exemplifies the artistry of functional objects in museum collections. Classified simply as a textile, it an impressive 164.5 × 108.5 cm (64 3/4 × 42 3/4 in.), perfectly sized to drape over a traditional futon—a versatile bedding system central to daily life in Japanese culture. While the artist, date, and medium remain unknown, its presence in a prestigious collection highlights how everyday textiles can elevate to objects of aesthetic and historical value. Futon covers like this one served practical purposes—prot...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...