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Sunday Showcase…
“Kimono Shop Hanten” Indigo Jacket Was $249, Now On Sale for $219! Click here to purchase or browse.
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This is a shopkeeper's hanten jacket from a kimono seller! The three-lined character at the back is "kawa", meaning "river" and the other character in the squares is "maru", meaning "circle". The name of the kimono company is Kawamaru Gofukuten. "Gofuku" means "Japanese style clothing" (in this case, kimono) and "ten" means "shop". The full name of the shop is written down the front of each collar. The fabric is a very heavy cotton, the sizing is larger than what we have traditionally seen, and the condition is quite good, so perhaps this hanten is not older than the 1960's. No way to know for sure.
Sunday Showcase…
“Volunteer Chief” Fireman’s Jacket Available for $499. Click here to purchase and see more photos.
This is a contemporary, commemorative fireman's hanten jacket. We can't be sure of the age - the condition suggests it was rarely worn and the style seems more contemporary than vintage. But this fireman's hanten jacket is a striking piece. Dark indigo blue with red and white striping along the shoulders and a large crest on the back. Kanji on the front, decorative buttons and collar, and side pockets. Hand stitched sashiko throughout. On the front are vertical kanji characters that read 'Kyoto Fu Shobo Kyokai', which refers to the Kyoto Prefectural Volunteer Fire Association. It also says 'Hyogi in', which is a high ranking position similar to 'trustee' and 'councilor.' It's likely that this hanten was custom-made for this official and given as a gift in recognition of his position or contributions. It was more likely worn at ceremonies than parades. Inside is a tag that says 'ichidashiki sashiko', which we assume is a type of sashiko stitching. It is reversible but without the lining decoration that is commonly found in vintage and antique versions of these hanten. The button closures, reinforced button holes, and collar are, again, unusual and suggest a more contemporary age - perhaps even the 1980s or 1990s.
NEW THIS WEEK - INDIGO!
Just arrived is a selection of indigo pieces to tempt you. Shop keeper's jackets, festival happi coats, hanten jackets, futon cover, vintage furoshiki, and yutan tansu covers. Slightly discounted for one week only!
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