Child's kendo jacket
Name/Title
Child's kendo jacketEntry/Object ID
2020.34Description
Dark grey Japanese kendo jacket with various stitching patterns. Lining fabric present along the inside back and shoulders. Small diamond sashiko pattern on the sleeves, a large diamond pattern on the lower half of the garment, and condensed sashiko stitching at the shoulders and back with blue thread. Red inscription placed along jacket opening.Use
A kendo jacket is a common item of clothing in Japanese society and culture, often worn by men and children and especially worn in the context of martial arts practice.Context
Sashiko is a Japanese method of stitching, traditionally completed by hand. Historically, it has been used as a practical way to join two or more layers of fabrics together. In the modern era, it has transitioned to have more decorative uses than practical.Category
Clothing