Kimono Jacket Item Number: N2.207 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Shirushi banten (印半纏), a type of hanten, also known as happi (法被, 半被) with black designs on white background. Around the neck and part way down the centre opening is a wide black band. The sleeves are short and the ends are edged with a thick black band. The front, back and sleeves have a diamond and stripe pattern. There is a pocket in each side seam. There is a folded black ribbon sewn inside the left sleeve. The inside is unlined.
History Of Use
Shirushi banten (印半纏), a type of hanten, also known as happi (法被, 半被) is a casual wear. There are different styles of hanten (袢纏) for different uses. It is worn as a winter jacket/coat if padded, a workman’s jacket, by traditional shopkeepers or during a festival. Worn over ordinary clothes, not over kimono.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Owned by Association of Trade Promotion Organizations of Prefectural Governments before November 1957
- Received from Association of Trade Promotion Organizations of Prefectural Governments (Donor) during November 1957
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Association of Trade Promotion Organizations of Prefectural Governments
- Received from
- Association of Trade Promotion Organizations of Prefectural Governments (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1847/0071