Japanese Fireman's Hanten

Japanese Fireman's HantenHeavy weight, densely stitched indigo dyed cotton. Tsutsugaki dyed cloth. Indigo background with red and white design on the reverse. Horizontal bands wrap around bottom of coat. Similar to reference work "Sumi Collection Hanten and Happi" coats (p. 25). Used by firemen in late 19th century Japan to extinguish blazes. Early to mid 1900s

Pit to pit: 24"

The bags also sometimes served to hold gifts

) or more likely commissioned by the bride’s family

Dimensions: Length: 49"

It is in excellent condition without tears or stains

This bag is hand stitched from one piece of beautiful undyed hemp cloth

sewn together on the bias to produce this horn-shaped bag

This is a large katazome floor covering or heath covering (kotatsugake)

Would make for a wonderful statement piece framed or displayed as is

sprawling climbing vines that are mirrored from the center of the cover

This kotatsugake has a very rich and handsome quality - variegated hues of indigo from years of use and subtle red and white stripes

Large polychrome tsutsugaki yogi on deep indigo dyed silk