Egasuri Koshimaki

The lovely antique  floral  egasuri (picture ikat)  cotton in this piece probably started out as futon cover fabric.  At some point it's been repurposed as a koshimaki (lit. 'waist wrap')  undergarment. This is a traditional wrap around half-slip  worn under a kimono.  There are remnants of the original cords in two corners and a  shibori patch to reinforce  where you sit.  There are some interesting patches as well. All hand-stitched. Late 19th - early 20th century. Approx 75cm x 115cm 

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