Hakama

Overview: Hakama can be divided or undivided. In Japan they are known as umanori. They are often worn with kosode and this pair is meant to be worn over one.

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Construction: These hakama are machine made. The oblong plastic tab (see detail image) at center back (aka toggle) is tucked into the obi to help keep everything in place.

Provenance: Gift to the Department of Dramatic Art from Tom Hardison who collected them when he lived in Japan in the late 20th century.

Damage: New and rarely worn if ever worn.

Tags: Has been studied.