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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.
Fisherman's Festival Coat
FT-0037
Beautiful indigo and rice paste resist dyed cotton fisherman's jacket or maiwai used during festivals and to celebrate good catches. Early 20th century and in excellent condition. 52" x 50".
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Sakiori Blanket
FT-0054
Blanket made from country obi using sakiori technique of weaving recyled fabrics.64 x 67
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Leather Hanten
FT-0055
Firefighting hanten made of dyed and smoked deerskin with a plaid pattern. 37 x 46, Edo period.
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Fireman's Coat
K-0427
Handsome crested woolen fireman's coat (kajibaori) and matching plastron (muna-ate) and waistband; Wool, camel hair and cashmere with silk lining and silk trim; 19th century; 37'h x 45"w.
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Fireman's Coat
K-0453
Deep indigo blue wool Fireman's Coat (kajibaori) with matching chest protector (muna-ate); gold silk lining and silk brocade trim; late 19th c. 37" h x 49" w.
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Sakiori Jacket
FT-0517
Wonderful 19th century indigo-dyed, cotton sakiori jacket. 42"L x 47"W.
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Sakiori Blanket
FT-0092
Cotton and silk weave. A few holes and edge damage, but still quite lovely late 19th - early 20th C. textile. 68" x 66".
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Koi & geometric Kasuri 4 panel 48x54
FT-0530
48x54
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4 Panel Flower in bamboo style
FT-0528
48x54 Kasuri
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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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