Japanese Firefighter Shashiko Jacket, Showa Period 1920
$795
ABOUT
Early 20th century heavy fabric Japanese firefighter shashiko jacket with gold metal buttons.
- CREATOR Unknown. Japan.
- DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920. Showa Period.
- MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Fabric, Metal.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
- DIMENSIONS H 43 in. W 54.75 in. D 1 in.
HISTORY
Sashiko (刺し子, lit. 'little stabs') is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery or stiching used for the decorative and/or functional reinforcement of cloth and clothing. Owing to the relatively cheap nature of white cotton thread and the abundant nature of cheap, indigo-dyed blue cloth in historical Japan, sashiko has a distinctive appearance of white-on-blue embroider.
