JAPANESE
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)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Maureen Morrisey Bequest, 2018

Gallery location
Not on display

About this work

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.

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Japan

Accession Number
2017.1260

Department
Asian Art

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JAPANESE
Men’s undergarment (nagajuban) with ships, cars and planes
c. 1930