Accession Number
2013/2.524.4

Title
Various undergarments - green padding

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Dimensions
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Credit Line
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi

Subject matter

Date-jime

Date-jime is a tool for putting kimono on. It's around 10cm in width. It's tied on "Juban" (underwear) and Kimono to keep neckband's shape. There are few kind of Date-jime.

The main kind are as follows.

• Hakata-ori type, Traditional.
• Polyester type, Having gather in side
• Rubber belt type, Made with rubber & Velcro and is called "majic belt”.

Physical Description

“Kitsuke Komono” accessories for putting on Kimono.

Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
undergarment

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
garter belts
kimonos
obis
underwear
worn costume accessories