Antique Patchwork Undergarment

Antique sleeveless  yosegire (patchwork) juban undergarment.   The vivid pink cotton lining and collar contrast with  older silk  kimono remnants that have been used to make the outer layer. A characterful piece made from whatever fabrics were on hand.  It's a little difficult to date because some of the fabrics are clearly older than others.   I will say  late 19th - early 20th century but some of the orange crepes are possibly earlier.  It measures 78cm in length and 64cm across the shoulders. There is some insect damage and  discolouration that you would expect with a piece this old, but it is generally in  sound condition.  This is a beautiful piece for display but definitely needs to be kept out of  sunlight and will be vulnerable to  further insect damage. 

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