Japanese Fireman's Hanten antique These textiles were usually woven

These textiles were usually woven by people who had very little to call their own

Katazome stenciled cotton with heavy sashiko stitching

The garment was purchased from a prominent textile collector

" which means to tear or rip up

The term "zakkuri" probably comes from the work "saki-ori" or rag-weave

Japanese Fireman's Hanten antique These textiles were usually wovenHeavy weight, densely stitched indigo dyed cotton. Tsutsugaki dyed cloth. Indigo background with red and white design on the reverse. Horizontal bands wrap around bottom of coat. Similar to reference work "Sumi Collection Hanten and Happi" coats (p. 25). Used by firemen in late 19th century Japan to extinguish blazes. Early to mid 1900s