Nō Robe (Happi-type)
Original Language Title能装束 法被
CultureJapanese
Date1800-1849
MediumBrocaded silk gauze
DimensionsOverall: 63 1/2 × 88 3/4 inches (161.29 × 225.43 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number32-142/6
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DescriptionRaw silk gauze ground with gold metallic threads. Nō robe (Happi-type) made over from a Maiginu type Nō robe, with design of weeping willow and long-tailed bird.Gallery LabelOnagadori, or long-tailed birds, fly between the weeping cherry branches on this happi, a type of jacket designed for Nō theater. The actor wearing this robe plays the role of a tragic aristocratic man or a warrior, whose life story became a Nō plot inspiration. The side slits help the actor move gracefully during a dance. The surface design also enhances the performance, especially when the reflective gold threads catch the light as the actor moves across the stage.
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