Mid 19th Century Japanese Childs Set of Juban & Tabi Socks (26) Tables Juban: Sleeve end to sleeve

Juban: Sleeve end to sleeve end 77cm

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dating to roughly the 19th century

Plate 1: This plate has a hand-painted image of what could be depicted as a warrior and his general

Mid 19th Century Japanese Childs Set of Juban & Tabi Socks (26) Tables Juban: Sleeve end to sleeveThese two beautiful pieces are known as juban (undergarment) and tabi socks, which originated in Japan, specifically Hanamaki City, Itwate Prefecture, within the Showa Period. These pieces were handmade with careful precision as they were worn by a child as protection. The sleeve ends of the juban and the tabi socks are hand crafted from brush cotton, which was then dyed in a stunning deep red. Despite the age of them, the colours still hold their