This is a lithograph print by Morita Kohei ( 1916~1994 ) who was a Japanese style painter and studied under Yasuda Yukihiko. It is titled "Sakura-fubuki ( petals of the cherry blossoms are blowing in the wind )". His works are known that they got subjects from old stories and histories. It is 74th of the 100 prints. In excellent condition with his own sign and original seal. Measurement of the frame:55cm x 60cm Measurement of the print:32cm x 41cm

This is a nobori ( vertical banner ) which is made of hand-spun thick cotton. It has a crest and hand-drawn wave design. In good condition. The latter half of the 19th century. 33.5cm x 2m57cm

This is a woman's unlined summer kimono which is made of silk ro ( weft gauze ) with geometric yabane ( plum ) pattern. It looks kasuri ( ikat ) pattern, but it is katazome ( stencil-dyeing ). In good condition except for slightly color changed parts and tiny spots ( not very noticeable ). 1920s to 1930s. 128cm x 148cm

This is a snow hat ( yukibotch in dialect ) which is made of weed fiber. It is made in Nihonkai seaside in Tohoku where they have much snow in winter. Generally in good condition except for some fringes are lost. The former half of the 20th century. 40cm x 56cm

This is a woman's han-juban which is made of hand-spun cotton with shibori ( tie-dye ) pattern. In excellent condition. The former half of the 20th century. 120cm x 83cm

This is a baby girl's sodenashi juban ( sleeveless under kimono ) which is made of hand-spun cotton with shibori ( tie-dye ) pattern. In excellent condition. The former half of the 20th century. 31.5cm x 44cm

This is a kimono made of bashofu ( banana fiber cloth ) which was made in Ryukyu Islands ( now Okinawa ). Bashofu is handwoven of fibers taken from Ryukyu basho ( one kind of banana tree ). It is said that bashofu had been commonly worn by people in Ryukyu from 15th or 16th century. Bashofu has thick and bulky texture. The former half of the 20th century. In good condition except for two mending patches. 117cm x 119cm

This is a cotton kimono with shibori ( tie-dye ) design whose motifs are streams and autumn leaves. It looks hand-spun cotton but has rather thin texture. In excellent condition. The former half of the 20th century. 132cm x 140cm

This is a doll named "Eho-mairi". It means going and offering prayers at the temple or the shrine which is located in the lucky direction of the year on the New Year's Day. This doll is one of the Japanese dolls called "kimekomi ningyo" which is a wood carved figure with costume made of pasted textiles. The doll is holding a branch with many lucky toys hanging such as daruma, tai ( sea bream ), koban ( oval gold coin ), dice etc...

This is a momohiki ( pants ) remade from old Ojiya chijimi kimono. Ojiya chijimi is a fabric which has been woven in Ojiya region in Niigata prefecture. The wefts and warps are hand-plied asa ( hemp ) and has shrinkage. Sewn by machine. Early 20th century. In excellent condition. Length:95cm

This is a small boro which is all made of hand-spun and natural indigo dyed cotton. Sewing threads are also natural indigo dyed asa ( hemp ) which means this one is rather old ( late 19th to early 20th century ). 104cm x 100cm

These are wood curved miniature masks of various faces. They are: Okame ( or Otafuku ), Hannya, Hyottoko, Okame, Man, Old man ( clockwise from top left ). Okame or Otafuku is a derogatory name for a female clown or middle aged woman with an ugly face. Hannya is also a woman's face with horns with expression of rage. Hyottoko is a name of male clown or derogatory name for a man. It is said he is blowing on a fire with a bamboo pipe...