Matsuri Festival Coat with Gammadion Motif

Hand-sewn happi 法被 (straight-sleeved jacket) worn for Matsuri festivals and celebrations. Features a gammadion motif stenciled on the sleeve ends. Based on the shoulder wear and patching, this was likely owned by someone who handled the float. Lettering(Kakumoji 角文字) on the collar (Left)吉原 Yoshiwara (Right)居弓 Iyumi *Probably Crest on back 右一つ巴 Migi hitotsu tomoe *It is often used in shrines of the “Hachiman-gu 八幡宮” lineage that enshrine “Hachiman-jin 八幡神” as their main deity. Migi-hitotsu-tomoe. Indigo-dyed cotton Early 20th Century 36" x 49.25" (length, width) FT-Y3850