Kimono #5

Kimono

Padded cotton with hand-painted design

Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple Collection

“Mr. Hayashi purchased costumes from a Kabuki troupe that appeared in Seattle around 1924. He took care of all the costumes and directed the Kabuki Drama Group. Members included: T.R. Goto, Kiki Hagimori, Ted Tomita, Kaz Yokoyama, Yo Katayama and Kimi Jinka.”

- Kiki Hagimori, shibai performer