Woven Antique Japanese Tissue Holder with Kanzashi
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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Pre 1930: Item # 28203
Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Pre 1930: Item # 28203
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This is an exquisite older "Hakoseko"! This is to be placed in the chest area between Obi and Kimono with the chains from Kanzashi dangling. Hakoseko is still being used in Japan only for very special occasions now. These older kinds are becoming very difficult to find. It is lined with orange silk with a mirror and thick brown "Washi" tissue papers still remains inside. The fabric is a beatifully woven silk, with the shiney red silk and metal (turnished silver?) threads. Circa, early to med 1900s. Measurements: 4 5/8" x 3"
