Theatrical or festival robe (hitatare)
Date20th century
Maker
Japanese
Label TextWith wide and open sleeves, this type of jacket was originally worn by commoners in the 12th century. This one was probably used as a Kyogen (comic theater) costume for an actor playing a commoner. The triangle patterns add a modern touch to the design.
Object number89.118
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Beyond The Tanabata Bridge: A Textile Journey In Japan (Washington, D.C., Textile Museum, Sept. 10, 1993 - Feb. 27, 1994; Birmingham, Alabama, Birmingham Museum of Art, Apr. 17 - June 26, 1994; Dallas, Texas, Dallas Museum of Art, Mar. 12 - May 28, 1995).
Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Boundless: Stories of Asian Art, Feb. 8, 2020 - ongoing [on view Dec. 10, 2021 - July 24, 2022].Published ReferencesRathbun, William Jay, Seattle Art Museum, "Beyond The Tanabata Bridge: Traditional Japanese Textiles", 1993 Seattle, Washington, pg. 141Credit LineGift of the Virginia and Bagley Wright Collection
Dimensions31 1/8 x 74 3/8 in. (79.1 x 188.9 cm)
MediumBast fiber (asa) cloth with freehand paste-resist decoration (tsutsugaki)
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