Japanese textiles and  dolls by Asian Art by Kyoko
Home
 
Samurai's Formal, Kamishimo, Hawk Feather Family Crest

browse these categories for related items...
All Items: Antiques:Decorative Art:Textiles: Pre 1900: item # 1011456

Click to view additional online photographs
detail 1 detail 2 detail 3 detail 4 detail 5 detail 6
detail 7 detail 8 detail 9 detail 10 detail 11 detail 12


Asian Art by Kyoko
California
USA


Guest Book


Price on Request

Samurai's Formal, Kamishimo, Hawk Feather Family Crest
This is the upper part of a kamishimo; samurai's formal attire without the trousers. It was worn over a kosode (kimono with small sleeves) with trousers. The texture is hemp like; coarse, slightly translucent, thick threads (thicker than other kamishimo). The family crest is the feathers of a hawk. Kami-shimo (upper-lower) that we currently have are quite dandy and fashionable. The amazing thing is the work that is involved when making these fabrics. You can make a kamishimo top into a great home décor by hanging on the wall (a shoulder length stick with a rope will do) or display it as a place divider – the transparent kinds work great for this. The dimensions: 29 1/2"W x 27"L


  Page design by TROCADERO © 1998-2011