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Hanten & Happi

Here are the cotton (and rarely silk) hanten (work jacket,) happi (festival jacket) and kendo-gi, most of which are unisex.  Whenever there is obvious gender specificity, I will mention it in the description.  Where possible, I have the translations for the kanji on the collar strips and the backs of the pieces.  Great with jeans (even with shorts!) and very unique, so you are not wearing just another jacket! 

Antique Kimono Happi, Bright Purple. 

Something I forgot to include in the photos is that the interior cuff is a completely different fabric from the bright yellow body liner; the cuff fabric is most likely from a used ladies' juban, given the pattern and touch.  Also, at the end of each sleeve is a decorative little bit of embroidery that hangs almost like a tiny tassel!  The body might be polished cotton, but it might also have a bit of silk or jinken blended in and the black collar strip is satin.  This is a little bit smaller piece, but will still be wearable for our small to medium folks!  Here are your specs:

Royal Purple Happi: $65.00
Condition: Excellent
Width: 46"
Body: 22"
Sleeve Vertical: 8 3/4"
Length: 24 1/2"

Antique Kimono Hanten, Dark Indigo. 

Nearly black, it has a half liner at the shoulder but is otherwise unlined.  Some whitish spotting, but structurally sound; just enough battering to be slightly 'worn in' for you.  Clearly hand sewn and most likely 40's to 50's construction.  Here are your specs:

Dark Indigo Hanten: $65.00
Condition: Very Good
Width: 46"
Body: 22"
Sleeve Vertical: 8 1/2 to 5 3/4"
Length: 28 3/4"

Antique Kimono Happi Matsura Festival.

Here's a traditional blue happi with the Matsura (festival) kanji at the center of the back, kanji on the black collar strip, a pattern of chain around the lower body and family crests sprinkled randomly both back and front.  Easy care cotton!  Specs:

Blue Matsuri Happi: $55.00
Condition: Excellent
Width: 52"
Body: 26"
Sleeve Vertical: 10 1/2"
Length: 33"

SOLD Antique Kimono Hanten, Black, Boro Ranru.

Here's something a bit more rare for you; a hanten in all black.  You'll notice that it has been patched in several places; the pictures with the obvious indigo squares are of course the view from the inside of the jacket.  Another oddity is that this one has a side pocket; that's the picture you see third row left.  Just battered enough to have tons of character, the garment is completely sound and ready to enjoy.  Here are your specs:

Black Boro Hanten $70.00
Wrist to wrist: 49"
Body width: 24 1/4"
Sleeves taper from 12 1/2" to 7 1/2"
Length: 40 1/2"

SOLD Antique Kimono Kendo Gi, Indigo Cotton. 

Heavy, tightly woven cotton in Indigo blue, this one has the lighter cotton below the lateral division.  Leave the ties on or take them off; it's up to you with this Kendo Gi.  Excellent used condition, these are becoming increasingly difficult to find, so I'm always happy to present one in this great shape, with just enough fade to make it emotionally comfortable as well as physically!  Here are the specs:

Kendo Gi $85.00
Material: Cotton
Condition: Excellent
Size:
•Length: 86.4cm (34 inches)
•Width: 132cm (52 inches)
•Sleeve: Taper from 25.4cm (10 inches) to  20.3cm (8 inches)
•Shoulder: 58.4cm (23 inches) 

SOLD Japanese Happi Hanten, Caramel, White, Blue. 

This is a really cheerful garment with the frames below the waist that make you think of temple chops.  The collar strip is a nearly wine color and the inside cuff band is a rosy brown.  Kiro says that this one is Gifu Prefecture encouraging sightseeing; this is the happi worn by the tour guides and so forth, I think.  Here are your specs:

Gifu Hanten $65.00
Length: 78cm (30.7inches)
•Width: 130cm (51.2inches)
•Sleeve: 30cm (11.8inches)
•Shoulder: 66cm (26inches)
Cotton
Condition: Excellent Condition

Hanten Happi, Hot Pink, Turquoise, Mikimoto Cosmetics.

There was more than one available on this particular one, so I have asked Kiro to send me all of them; I love the brilliant colors and also get a kick out of the Mikimoto logo seen on the top of the .  As you can see, there are actually two different designs; one on which the back says 'CHALLENGER' while the other one says 'PERGRAIN.'  Please specify your choice when ordering.  Here are your specs:

Bright Orchid Pink Hanten $65.00
Length: 74cm (29.1inches)
•Width: 126cm (49.6inches)
•Sleeve: 27cm (10.6inches)
•Shoulder: 64cm (25.2inches)
Cotton
Condition: Excellent Condition

Antique Kimono Haori Happi, Caramel Cotton.

For this one, Kiro says  the front collar Kanji letters mean "Motome group". The big Kanji letters of Moto and the group appear in blue and red on the back.  The shoulder liner and cuff liner is some sort of silky peach colored fabric; most likely synthetic.  The garment is in excellent condition; here are the specifics:

Caramel Happi $55.00
Length: 31"
Wrist to wrist: 51.25"
Sleeve drop: 10.25"
Body width: 25.25" 

SOLD Antique Kimono Hayashi Jacket, Dragons.

I am told this one is called 'hayashi.'  I know there was more to it, such as an actual explanation, but I don't remember what Kiro said now and I seem to have deleted his email.  I have one myself made this way, but with kanji instead of dragons on it.  You will note that the dragon appears back center and again on each side of the chest on the front.  The jacket is black silk with a bright red silk liner, and it is in great shape.  It measures wrist to wrist 49", body width 24 1/4", sleeve drop 11 3/4". length 34 1/2".  It is $65.00.