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Fisherman's Coat (donza)late Meiji period (1868-1912) - Taishō period (1912-1926), early 20th century

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Sashiko-embroidered kimono jacket in deep navy blue with dense white running-stitch concentric square pattern and contrasting hemp-leaf motif patches on the sleeves
Indigo-dyed textile garment in kimono form, displayed flat with sleeves extended, featuring dense white sashiko running stitch embroidery in geometric panels: concentric squares, hemp-leaf (asanoha) stars, and lattice motifs alternating with lighter blue kasuri-dyed cloud and wave patterned sections.
Title
Fisherman's Coat (donza)
Place Made
Japan, probably Kagawa prefecture
Date Made
late Meiji period (1868-1912) - Taishō period (1912-1926), early 20th century
Medium
Cotton plain weave, tie-resist-dyed warp and weft ikat (kasuri), patched and quilted, with cotton embroidery (sashiko)
Dimensions
Center back length: 45 in. (114.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Lynn Gibor
Accession Number
M.2017.297.30
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles