CHILD'S OMI JOFU KIMONO
-- Daruma --
Simply wonderful indigo asa kasuri child's kimono, dating to the Meiji era (late 19th - early 20th century). Characterized by extremely complex kasuri designs, Omi jo-fu was produced in what is now Shiga prefecture. The asa if from hemp bast and of course handwoven; the indigo is botanical.
Simply wonderful indigo asa kasuri child's kimono, dating to the Meiji era (late 19th - early 20th century). Characterized by extremely complex kasuri designs, Omi jo-fu was produced in what is now Shiga prefecture. The asa if from hemp bast and of course handwoven; the indigo is botanical.
The pattern in this piece features figures of the Buddhist monk Daruma, or rather of the Daruma dolls for which he is now more well-known. These are paired with hago-ita ball-and-paddle motifs, but here the balls are replaced with ho-ju, the wish-fulfilling jewels of Mahayana Buddhism. Interspersed among these forms are i-geta well-covering cross-hatches, scrolling ivy vines, plum blossoms, twinned pine-needles, broken kikko tortoise-shell linked hexagons, and pairs of curved yattoko, blacksmith's tongs. The white cotton collar lining is yellowed, and there are few very small spots on the material; these don't stand out at all in the busy design, and overall, the piece is in fine condition for its age. Omi jo-fu is increasingly hard to find, making this little jewel an excellent addition to any collection of rare Japanese indigo kasuri....
Measures 75 cm (29.5 inches) from cuff to cuff,
73 cm (28.7 inches) from collar to bottom hem,
and 30 cm (11.8 inches) across the body, under the sleeves.
Measures 75 cm (29.5 inches) from cuff to cuff,
73 cm (28.7 inches) from collar to bottom hem,
and 30 cm (11.8 inches) across the body, under the sleeves.
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