Kasuri Boy's Kimono, 47 Ronin Pattern Lining, Japan

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1980: item #759181
LE-14

Outer kimono of kasuri (ikat) woven dark indigo-dyed cotton in pattern known as botan-kasuri (peony ikat.) Inner lining is a printed fabric depicting heroic imagery related to Chushingura, the saga of the 47 Ronin; snowy pine trees, helmets, drums, and the retainers themselves. This would have made an excellent kimono to wear on Tango no Sekku (Boy’s Day, which in Japan has recently become the more politically correct “Kodomo no Hi,” or Children’s Day.) Excellent condition, mid-late 1900’s. W.47... Click for details

Kasuri Haori; Indigo-dyed Ikat Woven Kimono Over Jacket

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1970: item #759170
LE-31

Kon, dark blue, Indigo-dyed cotton haori woven in botan kasuri (peony ikat) technique. Cotton liner features pattern of a crane’s head within hexagons, representing tortoise shells; both crane and tortoise symbolizing long life. A haori is a jacket worn over the kimono when going out. In contemporary fashion, it can easily be worn over jeans for casual wear or slacks for a more elegant look. Excellent condition, ca. mid-late1900’s. L.42”(107cm) x W.49”(124.5cm.) Kasuri techniques came to Japan ... Click for details

Large Sakiori Jacket

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1940: item #758040
846-7K-117

Tightly woven sakiori fabric coat is bound with cotton indigo. This tightly-woven jacket is larger than many and is in sound condition. There is some fraying of the binding but the sakiori is strong.
Dimensions:
Length: 32"
Width, incl. sleeves: 54" ... Click for details

Fireman's Coat (Hikeshi Hanten) in Heavy Woven Fabric

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1930: item #758035
844-7E-159

This heavy woven, indigo-dyed fireman's coat has an official-looking exterior and a whimsical interior. The outside has a broad red stripe edged in white running down the shoulders. Kanji on the lapels identifies the fire station as does the large circled logo on the back.
The inside has a cartoon-like picture of a firefighter carrying a ladder into a maelstrom of sparks and flames. The patterns are made by resist-... Click for details

Japanese Vintage Textile Silk Meisen Tokimono Orizuru

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1940: item #757788
8522

This is tokimono of silk meisen. Tokimono is a recycled kimono fabric which is washed, dried and sewn together into a bolt. It has origami crane design ( weft kasuri ). In good condition. Taisho or early Showa era (1920s~1930s ). 36cm x 250cm x 2 panels, 36cm x 146cm x 2 panels, 36cm x 122cm x 2 panels, 26cm x 176cm x 2 panels

Japanese Vintage Textile Silk Meisen Tokimono

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1940: item #757786

This is tokimono of silk meisen. Tokimono is a recycled kimono fabric which is washed, dried and sewn together into a bolt. It has a few parts where there are rips and holes ( 1~3cm ), in good condition as a whole. Taisho or early Showa era ( 1920s~1930s ). 36cm x 300cm x 2 panels, 36cm x 141cm x 2 panels, 17cm x 260cm x 2 panels

Japanese Vintage Textile Silk Baby's Kimono

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1950: item #757489
8521

This is a pretty silk baby's kimono with thick cotton lining. It has beautiful flower designs such as chrysanthemums, maple leaves, peonies, Japanese plum blossoms and cherry blossoms which are stencil-resist-dyeing. In excellent condition. Early Showa era ( 1930s~50s ). 80cm x 82cm 31.5" x 32.3"

Fireman's Headgear, Protective Hat in Heavy Indigo

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1930: item #757171
842-7K-82

This heavy hat would have been soaked with water before use. The upper part is padded and a face cover hangs just below the little visor. A lined capelet hangs from the padded cap and wraps over the face cloth from both sides so that three layers cover the face to filter smoke and protect from the heat. The lining of the face-piece has a fabulous print of smoke and flames while the rest of the capelet has a geometric pattern. This is a unique example of the artistry inherent in practical ite... Click for details

Heavy Blanket or Kotatsugake to cover Kotatsu Heater

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1940: item #757168
841-7K-32

This piece is nearly square, about 75" x 76" with a center square opening 22" x 23". It's striped heavy indigo on the outside and the inside is covered in kasuri panels. There are a few patches and some mending, but not enough to call it boro. Dates from 19th or early 20th century, pre-1920.

A Beautifully Colored, Hand-Painted Child's Kimono

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #756687

ca. early Twentieth century 36" x 32", 92 cm x 81 cm This is a lovely and poetic child's kimono, made of a lightweight silk dyed in a beautiful, sophisticated pale blue, with just a touch of green. The hem of the kimono--and the proper back--shows a skillfully hand-painted vignette of a languid, autumn stream into which chrystanthemums, maple leaves, and small painted landscapes are falling. The kamon, or family crests on the piece are stylized oak leaves. The contrasting, deep purple lin... Click for details