Men's Silk Nagajuban, Lined Shibori Grey with Fan Panels of Ukiyo-e Beauties, Japanese Under Kimono
Men's Silk Nagajuban, Lined Shibori Grey with Fan Panels of Ukiyo-e Beauties, Japanese Under Kimono
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A man's silk nagajuban, the long under kimono, in grey green shibori that hides two fan panels of ukiyo-e beauties.
The Piece
Japanese men have long kept their boldest pictures out of sight: the outer kimono stays sober, while the nagajuban beneath carries the story, glimpsed only at the cuff or hem.
The ground is a fine grey green shibori, tiny resist dots that read almost as a solid tone. Set into it are fan papers, jigami, each framing a close portrait of a beauty in the manner of Edo bijin-ga, with black hair dressed with long gold pins and kimono in coral and rose stripes. The larger fan sits across the upper back, the smaller near the hem of the front. The robe is lined, awase, with a black collar band.
Details
- Type: Men's nagajuban, under kimono
- Construction: Lined, awase
- Fabric: Silk
- Ground: Grey green shibori
- Motif: Fan papers with ukiyo-e beauties, upper back and lower front
- Measurements: length from the shoulder 140 cm (55.1 in), yuki (centre back to cuff) 70 cm (27.6 in), sleeve length 49 cm (19.3 in), sleeve width 35 cm (13.8 in), front width 33 cm (13.0 in), back width 34 cm (13.4 in). Every measurement is taken by hand, with the piece laid flat and the tape read by eye, so please allow a gentle margin of about 1–3 cm (0.5–1 in) for the natural give of fabric, handwork and the human hand.
- Seam allowance: about 7 cm (2.8 in) in the body
Condition
In very good condition. There is light soiling on the front overlap panel, shown in the close views; otherwise free of marks of note.
Condition grade B (used, good) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Have it cleaned by a kimono specialist, air it on a kimono hanger out of direct sun, and fold it along its seams for storage.
Delivery from Japan
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