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Japanese Antique Sashiko Banten FireFighter Jacket Toei black 1970s

$710.77
£536.05
€610
CA$982.70
A$1,100.79
CHF 578.17
MX$13,385.21
NOK 7,321.56
SEK 6,950.13
DKK 4,643.72

About the Item

This Sashiko b(h)anten was made around 1970 in Showa era in Japan. On the front, it is written ''Toei town fire department / 5th division 2nd unit vice leader" in Japanese. On the back, it is written 'Toei', which means a town name in Aichi prefecture. Sashiko banten is a hanten for firefighters, which is made of cotton and finely stitched with thread. It is great in water absorbency and water retention characteristics. It was invented in Edo period which fires were frequent. Sashiko is also used in judo and kendo uniforms, among which the fireman's hanten, which has been handed down since the Edo period, has a large crest painted on the back. Sashiko banten, which were made of two or three layers of fabric and decorated with Fine stitches, were in full use. Dimensions: Height : 77cm Total width: 128cm Sleeve length: 34cm Sleeve height: 24,5cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6325242410642

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