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Man's sweater
Designed by: Issey Miyake (Japanese, born in 1938)
For: Miyake Design Studio (Japanese, founded 1970)
For: Miyake Design Studio (Japanese, founded 1970)
Japanese
2007
Medium/Technique
Knitted paper yarn, wood buttons
Dimensions
Center back: 81.3 cm (32 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in honor of Michelle Finamore
Accession Number2008.161
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMan's beige, long-sleeved sweater, made of paper yarn knitted in a patchwork effect (ribs of knit change direction in each square), with fall collar, front patch pockets, 6 wood buttons along the front closure. Labeled: "Issey Miyake"
ProvenanceJune 2007, purchased from Issey Miyake Boutique, Omotesando, Tokyo, Japan by the donor; his gift to the MFA (Accession date: April 23, 2008)
CopyrightCopyright the Miyake Design Studio, Japan