Rare item. This is a pair of sune-ate ( shin guards ), probably to protect against poisonous snakes ( mamushi ). They are handmade of rice straws and cotton strips recycled from used kimono or futon cover. It has asa ( hemp ) cords. In good condition. Ca mid 20th century. 30cm x 26cm

This is a girl's unlined cotton kimono ( yukata ) with katazome ( stencil-dyeing ) gold fish motif. It has some sparkled stains. Mid 20th century. 112cm x 129cm

This is a nobori (vertical banner) which was post on the Tango-no-sekku (the Boy's Festival ) on May 5th which is for expressing the hope that each boy in the family will grow up healthy and strong. The iris leaves are put in the bath on the day as their flagrance is believed to drive away bad air. The banner has motifs of sword and iris which are katazome ( stencil-dyeing ) tsutsugaki. In good condition except for some stains. The former half of the 20th century. 33.5cm x 2m80cm

This is a nobori (vertical banner) which was post on the Tango-no-sekku (the Boy's Festival ) on May 5th which is for expressing the hope that each boy in the family will grow up healthy and strong. The iris leaves are put in the bath on the day as their flagrance is believed to drive away bad air. The banner has motifs of stream and iris which are katazome stencil-dyeing ). It is made of hand-spun cotton. In good condition except for some stains. The former half of the 20th century...

This is a cotton baby's kimono with sekka shibori ( board-clamped dyeing ). It has cotton lining for warmth. In good condition except for some stains in the back ( not very noticeable ). Early to mid 20th century. 72cm x 73cm

This is a boro noragi ( farm wear ) made of natural indigo dyed cotton and has sashiko ( quilting ). It has shibori cloth inside. It has damage, lost parts in the lower part of the front. The former half of the 20th century. 128cm x 80cm

This is a boro noragi ( farm wear ) made of hand-spun and natural indigo dyed cotton with stripe and gray cotton cloth with katazome ( stencil-dyeing ). It has many mending patches. It has wear and thin parts. The former half of the 20th century. 120cm x 100cm

This is a cotton furoshiki ( wrapping cloth ) with beautiful sashiko ( quilting ) for strength as well as ornament. It is dyed with natural indigo. Used but in excellent condition except for a few tiny holes. The former half of the 20th century. 132cm x 136cm

This is a small boro with sashiko ( quilting ) which is hand-spun and natural indigo-dyed cotton. It was probably a part of noragi ( farm wear ). The former half of the 20th century. 52cm x 80cm

This is a pair of mittens made of handwoven and natural indigo dyed cotton and has sashiko ( quilting ). It has strangely three divided parts for fingers and it can be seen among fireman's mittens. In excellent condition and looks unused. The former half of the 20th century. L:28cm W:12cm

This is a hanging basket handwoven of bamboo strips. The usage is not clear, but probably used in the farmer's house. In good condition except for a few cuts of bamboo strips. 20th century. Measurement when it is hung L:61cm W:55cm H:41cm

This is a gorgeous fukuro obi ( sash for a formal kimono ) with beautiful embroidery on gold brocade. It is hard to find such a prominent embroidery these days. The former half of the 20th century. In good condition except for some gold threads are lost or loose. 30cm x 3m98cm