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Samurai Kamishimo, Blue See-Through Tsumoji Kataginu Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900 item# 801363
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This is "kataginu" (shoulder cloth), only the upper vest of kamishimo without a trouser. Kami-shimo simply means top and bottom in Japanese. It was a high ranking samurai's formal attire when they attended official meetings at the Edo castle. It was worn over kosode (kimono with small sleeves) with trousers. The shoulders are arch shaped and this was the style that developed in the late Edo period (1603-1868). Longer trousers (approx. 1.5 times longer) were chosen for special occas ...click for details

Samurai Kamishimo in Tan Color Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900 item# 798809
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This is “kataginu” (shoulder cloth), only the upper vest of kamishimo without a trouser. Kami-shimo simply means top and bottom in Japanese. It was a high ranking samurai’s formal attire when they attended official meetings at the Edo castle. It was worn over kosode (kimono with small sleeves) with trousers. The shoulders are arch shaped and this was the style that developed in the late Edo period (1603-1868). Longer trousers (approx. 1.5 times longer) were chosen for special occasions. ...click for details

Samurai Kamishimo in Moss Green Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900 item# 798804
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This is “kataginu” (shoulder cloth), only the upper vest of kamishimo without a trouser. Kami-shimo simply means top and bottom in Japanese. It was a high ranking samurai’s formal attire when they attended official meetings at the Edo castle. It was worn over kosode (kimono with small sleeves) with trousers. The shoulders are arch shaped and this was the style that developed in the late Edo period (1603-1868). Longer trousers (approx. 1.5 times longer) were chosen for special occasions. ...click for details

Antique Maiwai, Japanese Fisherman's Celebratory Robe Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1920 item# 790155
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Maiwai were the pride and prize of Japanese fishermen. The rolls of dyed fabric were given to the crews of fishing boats by the owners of the boat, fishing net or the captain of the boat after they had the 'great catch'. They were sewn into the robes by their wives or family members at the end of the year and worn during the New Year's ritual when the fishermen visited the shrine in a group. It was followed by the 'sake and dine' feasts (lasting three days) at their bo ...click for details

Unique Antique Yogi, Futon Bed Cover from Kaga Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900 item# 787736
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Unique old Japanese yogi (kimono-shaped futon bed cover) from Kaga, a weeping willow tree with a butterfly family crest, 57" x 72", Meiji Period (1868-1912). Kaga, Located in today's Kanazawa area, was known as "Kaga One-million Koku", the wealthiest domain next to the Tokugawa shogun family during the Edo period (1603-1868). Most samurai received stipends in koku. One koku was equal to the estimated amount of rice to feed one person for a year. Each domain was ass ...click for details

Antique Chinese Rug, Silk and Metal Carpet with Dragons Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1900 item# 748786
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A beautiful Chinese silk rug (6' x 9'); the yellow field bearing a central medallion of a front-facing dragon with four side-facing dragons in each corner, all on a stylized linked flower head ground, the border with stylized lotus, peony and other flowers of good fortune. This is an old hand woven carpet in great quality. The whitish areas shown in some photos are reflections of light on the silk. The five c ...click for details

Turtle Shape Joka, Shochu Wine Ewer Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware: Pre 1920 item# 741732
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A Japanese kurojoka shaped as a minogame (mythical tortoise with a tail that symbolizes long life) covered with mottled brown gray and yellow glaze, probably from Satsuma province in southern Kyushu Island. Shochu, started in Kagoshima has been a cheaper wine for common people. Kuro (black) joka is a container that is used to heat "shochu" wine which is made from sweet potatoes. It is different from &quo ...click for details

Antique Cloth from Chinese Dragon Robe Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1900 item# 740961
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A decorative fragment taken from the shoulders of Chinese dragon robe, a man's formal blue ground court wear with front facing dragons (five claws) in gold couched threads. 9 1/2" x 10 1/2"

Antique Kesi Cloth, Chinese Emperor's Robe with Dragon Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1900 item# 740340
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A kesi woven square taken from the front of a Chinese Emperor's robe with a front facing dragon in couched gold and Constellation symbol. Yellow (or apricot yellow) robes could only be worn by the Emperor or Empress. The color has faded and changed to this current tan color. Each Emperor's robe had twelve symbols of Imperial Authority embroidered on it in specific places. We can see "The Constellation" which represents the handles of Ursa Major, the Big Dipper, just abo ...click for details

Red Antique Japanese Tissue Holder with Kanzashi Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1920 item# 729906
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During the Edo period, the women of the Samurai class carried a pouch in their chest area (right above the obi belt) when they were dressed up in formal kimonos. The pouch was folded into a skinnier shape and accented with a nice tie. Carried inside were the beni ita (today's lipstick), a mirror, tissues, kanzashi, coins, etc. The chains were added to the kanzashi (hair ornament) sometime later. The shape of the pouches became similar to a box and some fancier by adding embroideries. ...click for details

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