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"Wabi Sabi Charm" Antique Kataginu Vest

"Wabi Sabi Charm" Antique Kataginu Vest

Indigo Blue

$45.00
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Low stock: 2 left
  • Ships from NY
  • One-of-a-kind
  • Sourced from Japan

This is a man's kataginu vest. Learn more about this type of garment below. 

Time and wear have given this deep indigo kataginu a beautifully weathered, wabi-sabi character, with numerous holes, worn areas, old repairs, and fading that tell the story of its long life. Cream-colored three-petaled floral family crests decorate the shoulders and back, a three-petal motif traditionally associated with resilience and enduring family lineage, especially fitting for a garment that has survived generations.

28" Length, 28" Width

Kataginu are a sleeveless vest-like garments distinguished by its broad, structured shoulders. The design developed from formal samurai dress and was worn for ceremonial and formal occasions, with the kataginu often displaying family crests to identify lineage or affiliation. 

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Made In (Estimated): 1890s - 1920s
Condition: Good Vintage
Fiber: Silk
Technique: Stenciled
Colors: Blue, White
Motifs: Floral Crest

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