Kajishozoku 火事装束 Firefighting Attire - Japan
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Description from the seller
During Japan's Edo period, as cities developed and fires became increasingly frequent, organized firefighting activities were institutionalized.
The term “hikeshi” refers to the firefighting organizations and their members during the Edo period.
These firefighting organizations were broadly divided into buke hikeishi(武家火消 samurai fire brigades) and machi hikeishi (町火消 townspeople fire brigades).
Those directly engaged in firefighting operations primarily wore cotton sashiko-stitched double-layered garments as kaji shozoku(firefighting attire), while the garments worn by samurai for security duties during fires were more imposing and ornate.
This haori was worn by the buke hikeshi, specifically by those responsible for command, supervision, and security within the firefighting organization.
The family crest of the household to which they were appointed is displayed on the back.
The material is cotton, with Japanese paper used for the lining.
Size:
Width, including sleeves: 130cm
Length: 86cm
Condition:
The lining is missing, and there is damage in several places.
Overall, it is in good condition.
Please see pictures detail.
NOTICE
・The lot will be carefully packaged and we may use recycled packages to reduce the environment and the cost as much as possible.
・Duties, taxes, VAT and any other import charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. It is the recipients' responsibility for all the duties and taxes/fees.
・Sometimes customs or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
We appreciate your understanding.
Seller's Story
We wish to introduce Japanese arts and crafts to the rest of the world.
We present to you items that you will not find anywhere else, such as KIMONOS, TEXTILES, ceramics, wood products, bamboo products, etc.
Simple but unique and one-of-a-kind.
Things are not just things. They are imbued with philosophy, thought, soul, and spirit.
We would be more than happy if we could communicate with you through those items.
During Japan's Edo period, as cities developed and fires became increasingly frequent, organized firefighting activities were institutionalized.
The term “hikeshi” refers to the firefighting organizations and their members during the Edo period.
These firefighting organizations were broadly divided into buke hikeishi(武家火消 samurai fire brigades) and machi hikeishi (町火消 townspeople fire brigades).
Those directly engaged in firefighting operations primarily wore cotton sashiko-stitched double-layered garments as kaji shozoku(firefighting attire), while the garments worn by samurai for security duties during fires were more imposing and ornate.
This haori was worn by the buke hikeshi, specifically by those responsible for command, supervision, and security within the firefighting organization.
The family crest of the household to which they were appointed is displayed on the back.
The material is cotton, with Japanese paper used for the lining.
Size:
Width, including sleeves: 130cm
Length: 86cm
Condition:
The lining is missing, and there is damage in several places.
Overall, it is in good condition.
Please see pictures detail.
NOTICE
・The lot will be carefully packaged and we may use recycled packages to reduce the environment and the cost as much as possible.
・Duties, taxes, VAT and any other import charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. It is the recipients' responsibility for all the duties and taxes/fees.
・Sometimes customs or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
We appreciate your understanding.
Seller's Story
We wish to introduce Japanese arts and crafts to the rest of the world.
We present to you items that you will not find anywhere else, such as KIMONOS, TEXTILES, ceramics, wood products, bamboo products, etc.
Simple but unique and one-of-a-kind.
Things are not just things. They are imbued with philosophy, thought, soul, and spirit.
We would be more than happy if we could communicate with you through those items.
Details
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Height
0 cm
Width
130 cm
Title of artwork
Kajishozoku 火事装束 Firefighting Attire
Depth
86 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
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