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Folk Art: Textiles, Boro
The type of clothing worn by farmers, craftspeople, and merchants was much less ornate compared to the upper classes. Although constructed of less expensive cloth, the garments of the vast majority of Japanese were no less beautiful in form and variety of decoration. Jackets, vest, pants, leggings, and shoes were skillfully engineered for mobility, climate, and economy, as well as for aesthetic qualities. Many of these types of garments are still in use today.
Hanten Tokyo Fireman's coat
FT-0500
Indigo dyed sashiko (quilted)fireman's hanten (short jacket). Sogata-moyo,stencil-dyed,repeat pattern designating the kumi (brigade) of the fireman. 19th C. 46"W x 37"L.
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Katazome futon
FT-2106
Katazome (stencil resist dyed) futon. Real indigo, late 19th or early 20th century. 65" x 52"
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Ainu coat
FT-2072
Ainu kaparame with white cotton applique. Meiji era. From the Shizunai region in Hokkaido. 52"W x 49"L. Possibly a mourning garment.
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Yogi
FT-0515
Yogi(coverlet in kimono form),19th C, cotton with Tsutsugaki(freehand paste-resist dyeing),paulownia and phoenix design. 68"long X 55" wide
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Indigo Fragment
FT-$65
Antique indigo fragment.
19" x 43" long SOLD
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Water Dragon Hanten
FT-0507
Sashiko cotton fireman's Hanten. Indigo dyed exterior with hand painted Tsutsugaki painted interior with images of water dragons and clouds. Late Edo or Early Meiji era. 47" wide x 45" tall SOLD
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Sashiko Firemans Hanten
FT-2220
Hand stitched Indigo resist dyed cotton fireman's coat. 19th century. 37" tall 48" wide
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Edo Theater Costume
FT-2218
Resist dyed and hand painted linen theater costume. Some conditions issues from use and storage. Several patches. Edo Period. Top 77" wide 29.25" tall - Pants 58.5" long
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Costume with Tortise
FT-2216
Theater Costume with long tailed tortoises. Resist dyed and painted linen. Edo Era Jacket: 84" wide 35" tall
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In the mid 15th century, cotton seeds were brought from India via China and successfully cultivated in Japan. Eventually, because of its superior warmth and durability, cotton clothing replaced garments made from hemp and paper. Unlike protein fibers, such as silk, vegetable fibers, like cotton, are difficult to dye into bright colors. As a result, the color palette of these textiles is much more subtle and muted, with a predominance of browns and indigo blues.
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