Hanten & Happi: Traditional Japanese Work Coats
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Hanten & Happi: Traditional Japanese Work Coats
Hanten coat depicting a matoi-bearer (detail), Inscribed “Painted by Tsuyamitsu”, Japan, late 19th to early 20th century, Tsutsugaki-dyed cotton, sashiko-stitched, Sumi Collection.



CINCINNATI, OHIO.- The Cincinnati Art Museum presents Hanten & Happi: Traditional Japanese Work Coats from the Sumi Collection, on view through Sept. 11, 2005. Learn about Japanese life and culture through beautifully decorated working class garments. The exhibition features highly decorated, sashiko-stitched hanten, or fireman coats, painted with mythological figures and animals and happi, or everyday work coats, dyed in indigo and decorated with geometric designs and calligraphic characters that reflect the wearer’s occupation, trade or village. This exhibition is organized by the Kairos Cultural Agency, Kyoto, Japan, and presented by Macy's.










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