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Fisherman’s Jacket (Donza) with Geometric Patterns
Not on view
The white geometric patterns enlivening this sturdy, indigo-dyed fisherman’s jacket were produced with sashiko stitching, a quilting technique of a simple running stitch used to reinforce or patch textiles or, as in this jacket, join layers of cloth. Typically made at home by women in fishing and farming communities, sashiko jackets are as decorative as they are warm and durable. The intricate needlework took several months to complete, making such garments precious; they were worn when the fishermen went into port to sell their catch or on festive occasions. This example also has decoration in some sections in kasuri (ikat) dyeing: the yarns were resist-dyed with small geometric patterns before the garment was woven.
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