The carp climbing waterfall originates from a Chinese legend in which a carp becomes a dragon when it reaches the top, symbolizing growth. This legend has influenced Japanese culture and customs, and on Boys’ Festival, carp streamers are displayed to pray for the healthy growth of children. In many regions, the carp climbing waterfall is celebrated as a symbolic event to pray for the health and success of family members.
This is a very beautiful hanten dyed with silk Oshima Tsumugi. It is ready to wear as it is tailored.
Fuujin Raijin, Joro, Ganesha, Koi climbing a waterfall
These are four pieces. The hanten has sleeves like Western clothes.
These pieces were dyed by Akira Takizawa, a representative Itome Yuzen artist of Japan. https://kimono-bito.com/z-30530tenjikai/3.php
Itome Yuzen is a Japanese dyeing technique that represents formal kimono
It is dyed by hand using a dyeing process.
It has a glossy finish and can be worn by both men and women, making it a great choice for occasions such as hotels and parties.
□What is a hanten?
Hanten is a cold weather garment that began to be worn by common people during the Edo period.
It is easy to imagine it being worn during festivals.
The characteristics of a hanten are as follows.
・It has a shape similar to a haori.
・It has a double layer (outer and lining).
・Cotton-filled hanten have cotton between the layers.
・The sleeves are about five minutes long.
The original name of the hanten was “hanten” (half-length hanten) because the sleeves are half-length, and the meaning of “to wear” was added to it, so it came to be written as hanten.
The key points of this hanten are that it is dyed silk and the original pattern drawn by a leading Japanese Itome Yuzen artist with high skill.
It is of such high quality that it can be worn in such situations.
