Name/Title
Momohiki boro pantsEntry/Object ID
2020.93Description
Pair of indigo-dyed momohiki boro pants that wrap around the body and tie with attached string at the waist. Features the traditional Japanese boro style, with various indigo patches and sashiko stitching.Use
Momohiki is a tight-fitted pant style that wraps around the body at the waist, and is generally worn as work trousers, especially in fields, forests, and farms.Context
Boro refers to the Japanese custom of mending and patching garments and textiles.Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
MomohikiTextile Details
Material
FabricColor
BlueSewing Stitch Type
Sashiko stitchMade/Created
Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Country
JapanContinent
AsiaNotes
Likely early 20th century.Location
Box
Box 61Cabinet
Object CabinetRoom
Studio