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Japanese Sashiko Banten Member of Vigilance Committee 'Umezonocho', 1920s

About the Item

This Sashiko b(h)anten was made around 1920-1926 in Taisho era in Japan. On the front, it is written 'Member of Vigilance Committee Umezonocho ' in Japanese. On the back, it is written 'Ume'. 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: Length : 87cm Total width: 150cm Width: 87cm Sleeve length: 31.5cm Sleeve height: 22.5cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.26 in (87 cm)Width: 59.06 in (150 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Taisho (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6325233232672

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