Japanese Fireman's HantenHeavy weight, densely stitched indigo dyed cotton. Tsutsugaki dyed cloth. Indigo background with red and white design on the reverse. Horizontal bands wrap around bottom of coat. Similar to reference work "Sumi Collection Hanten and Happi" coats (p. 25). Used by firemen in late 19th century Japan to extinguish blazes. Early to mid 1900s

the Phoenix represents wisdom & energy

On the proper front there is an equally captivating mix of recycled hanten (perhaps nobori) overdyed indigo cottons

with indigo

both of which could have been easily been removed to be mended

or hearth cover

densely stitched indigo dyed cotton

repaired and weathered

Dimensions: 12 x 24"

119 x 132cm

Meiji era antique indigo cotton fireman's gloves

from the word saku (to tear or rip) and oru (to weave)

It may be possible to remove these discolorations with a light quilt soap