Nagajuban Under robe

Nagajuban Under robe

Men's Nagajuban to be worn under Kimono Short square sleeves with straight collar which extends to the hem of the robe with navy blue weft-faced silk over collar (eri) around the neck line. A moss green silk crepe (chirimen) with a band of white petals in a grid like pattern around the hip area. On the back are two hand painted (Te-zome) scenes: one in the shape of an open fan has a gray background with beige and black pine branches and needles with accents of gold. On one side the shape appears to be folded over revealing a toupe under side with white flecks. The other seen is painted within a rectangular shape and shows the figure of the god of wisdom who has a high forehead and a white beard he is slightly stooped and wears a gray robe with a white sash. At the right is some kanji in black "South mountain blessing" with the painters name at left and a gray rock beneath. Near the hem line are two taupe colored fungus shapes. Sleeves are lined with self fabric and the left sleeve has a fungus shape inside. The body is fully lined with indigo colored hand woven pongee silk. There is a small hole near the edge of the collar which has been repaired with dark thread.

1997.001.014