Terms and conditions of use
Men’s undergarment (nagajuban) with ships, cars and planes
c. 1930
- Medium
- silk, cotton
- Measurements
- 131.0 cm (centre back) 134.0 cm (cuff to cuff)
- Place/s of Execution
- Japan
- Accession Number
- 2017.1260
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit Line
- National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Maureen Morrisey Bequest, 2018 - Gallery location
- Special Exhibitions Gallery
Ground Level, NGV International - About this work
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Nagajuban (long kimono undergarments) were often covered with lively repeating patterns known as omoshirogara (interesting or amusing designs) featuring cars, boats and planes, or the latest sports craze, such as tennis, golf and athletics. Similarly, haori coats were dark and plain on the outside, but concealed sophisticated illustrations on the haura interlining. These often gave insight into the wearer’s interests and the dramatic transformations that Japan had experienced over the previous fifty years. To present the haura designs in full, the haori in this exhibition are displayed inside-out.