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An Unusual Cotton Flannel Kimono: Hemp Leaf Pattern browse these categories for related items... Directory: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Textiles: Pre 1940: Item # 709748
Sri Textiles 18 Eckford Street, 2A Brooklyn, NY 11222 tel 718-599-2559 Guest Book sold |
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| ca. early Twentieth century 51" x 45", 129.5 cm x 114.5 cm During Japan's Meiji Era, cotton flannel was introduced to Japan and became something of an 'exotic' fabric during that epoch. Often you can see cotton flannel remnants recycled and used to reinforce the collars of juban (undergarments) or noragi (work coats); sometimes you see the occasional flannel (or in Japanese neru) patch on a boro futon cover. This is a wonderfully odd garment, composed entirely of cotton flannel showing the uber-traditional Japanese design motif, the asa-no-ha, or hemp leaf design, black on orange. It is presumed that this kimono was worn at home, probably to bed. It seems unlikely that it was worn on the streets of town, which even to the Meiji Era Japanese mind when flannel was still 'exotic', would seem as strange as a Westerner wearing pajamas on the street. A wonderfully odd piece, well worth collecting. | ||||||||||||
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