Wrapping Cloth (pojagi)
Choson dynasty (1392–1910), 19th century
Medium
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
Dimensions
66.7 × 67 cm (26 3/8 × 26 3/8 in.); Repeat: 11 × 9.1 cm (4 3/8 × 3 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
153658
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...