Vintage Happi Coat

Happi 法被 (straight sleeved jacket). katazome (stencil resist) dyed fabric.

Letter in a circle on the back : 上野 Ueno / One of Japanese surname

On collar lettering (Right & Left): 上野藤五郎: Ueno Fujigoro(Male name)

Memo: 藤: Fuji 

This kanji character is “藤 fuji” (wisteria), which means wisteria flower. The hem is decorated with a wisteria flower motif.

• Cotton
• Indigo Dye
• Mid 20th Century
• 51.25” x 31.25” (width, height) 
• FT-Y3489