May 8, 2014
"Meiji Bamboo industrial art Ase-hajiki Vest Underwear Buddhist A scholar of Buddhism wore it as underwear under clothes in the Meiji era. It became the superior item which could be worn by Japanese bamboo industrial arts. This was appropriate at time to sweat very much in summer in Japan. Most items are damaged and it is not left. Because This was not used and stayed.The white string is a combined string in front. The straight bamboo bound with wickerwork leather is a part of the side..."