Men's Nagajuban to be worn under Kimono Short square sleeves with straight collar which extends to the hem of the robe with navy blue weft-faced silk over collar (eri) around the neck line. A moss green silk crepe (chirimen) with a band of white petals in a grid like pattern around the hip area. On the back are two hand painted (Te-zome) scenes: one in the shape of an open fan has a gray background with beige and black pine branches and needles with accents of gold. On one side the shape appears to be folded over revealing a toupe under side with white flecks. The other seen is painted within a rectangular shape and shows the figure of the god of wisdom who has a high forehead and a white beard he is slightly stooped and wears a gray robe with a white sash. At the right is some kanji in black "South mountain blessing" with the painters name at left and a gray rock beneath. Near the hem line are two taupe colored fungus shapes. Sleeves are lined with self fabric and the left sleeve has a fungus shape inside. The body is fully lined with indigo colored hand woven pongee silk. There is a small hole near the edge of the collar which has been repaired with dark thread.

1997.001.014