Japanese Firefighter Uniform Apron Haragake Vtg Fire Brigade Matsuri Black MK27 Textile Persimmons and birds

Persimmons and birds

This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features an illustration of a big baby sitting and wearing a fundoshi

11 cm wide x 2 cm tall

148 cm long x 0

Japanese Firefighter Uniform Apron Haragake Vtg Fire Brigade Matsuri Black MK27 Textile Persimmons and birdsVtg Japanese Fireman's Uniform Apron This is a vintage Japanese fireman's uniform apron, also known as a haragake. It is made of heavy black and blue cotton fabric with three tool pockets. It fits small, close to the body, and over the head. Then it fastens with ties around the back of the waist. The top piece is narrower than standard aprons as to allow for better movement of the chest and arms. Haragake are aprons that have been a staple in working