Towel design ("Kurukuru"), 2019
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Piece of dyed fabric and original design on construction paper; Tomita designed the towel to commemorate her 80th birthday. Close to 100 were made, each hand-dyed, as gifts for friends. "Kurukuru," which appears in the design, is an onomatopoetic word for "twirling" or "spinning."
Dates
- 2019
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.2 Cubic Feet (2 oversize folders of materials)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Japanese
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu