{"product_id":"antikes-herren-nagajuban-mit-setsubun-motiv-japan-ca-1920-1940","title":"Antique men's nagajuban with Setsubun motif | Japan, c. 1920–1940","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Nagajuban for men from around 1920–1940.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis extraordinary piece is inspired by Setsubun, a traditional Japanese spring festival where demons are symbolically driven out and good fortune is invited into the home. The motif refers to the well-known saying \"Oni wa soto, Fuku wa uchi\" (\"Out with the demons, in with good fortune\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumorous, caricatured depictions are integrated into the characters: a god of fortune, reminiscent of Daikoku, one of the Japanese gods of fortune, and fleeing demons lend the design its special character. The playful design tells a small story and makes this Nagajuban a rare example of Japanese textile art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe muted olive-green to nightingale-green base color possesses the understated elegance typical of traditional men's clothing. The calligraphic lines and distinctively designed characters are reminiscent of the refined and humorous patterns that were particularly popular in the early Shōwa period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge-related stains and signs of wear are present in places. However, they do not significantly detract from the overall impression and rather emphasize the authentic character of this antique textile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally, a Nagajuban was worn as an undergarment beneath a kimono. However, due to its lightweight material, this piece is also excellently suited as an open jacket or coat. Worn by both men and women, it can be effortlessly combined with modern clothing and adds an exceptional accent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and collectible piece of Japanese cultural history that uniquely combines tradition, humor, and wearability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*The item is in used condition and shows signs of age and wear. Please refer to the photos for the exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eca 1920 - 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"124\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uchiakimono.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Versand Kost\"\u003eShipping Costs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOuter material: Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner material: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSilk \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uchiakimono.com\/pages\/vor-dem-kauf\"\u003e*Please read before purchasing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. N-M001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"uchia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53962078355793,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/4691\/3617\/files\/N-M001.4.png?v=1780661440","url":"https:\/\/uchiakimono.com\/en\/products\/antikes-herren-nagajuban-mit-setsubun-motiv-japan-ca-1920-1940","provider":"uchia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}