Sakutō Town Black Sashiko Japanese Firefighter Jacket Silk Sleeves are open on both

Sleeves are open on both sides

Excellent condition for its age with minor flaws

Would best fit a Women's Medium (oversized) to Large

Obijime pictured is an example and one received may look different

giving a beautiful hourglass silhouette - whether you have a waist or not

Sakutō Town Black Sashiko Japanese Firefighter Jacket Silk Sleeves are open on bothThis cotton hikeshi banten (fireman jacket) is modeled after Edo era (1603 1867) fireman's uniforms. They would have been soaked in water before fighting a fire. Now they are mostly worn by fire brigade members to events, demonstrations, and festivities. This jacket dates to mid late Shwa era (1926 1989). It was from the town of Sakut, which no longer exists, as it was dissolved and merged with other towns in 2005. It features faded black sashiko