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Cynthia Shaver

Work Coat
Japan; Ishikawa Prefecture
None; Circa 1950
None; Hand-woven, hand spun wisteria; cotton trim on collar, cuffs.
47" x 45" (120 cm x 115 cm)

Work Coat

Wisteria is a strong, long fiber. It grew wild and was thus an affordable material for basketry and clothing. In some mountainous areas, before ready-made clothing was available, wisteria garments were common. To find a wisteria garment today is quite rare.

all text, images © Cynthia Shaver

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