Costumes of farmers' ‘Kabuki’ plays

UnknownEdo period,19th century

Seto Inland Sea Folk History Museum
Takamatsu City, Japan

This costume was used in farmers` Kabuki plays, in which locals portrayed every part from the main character to love interests. Local villagers would pool their finances together to have the costumes made in Osaka.
Found in Syoudoshima,Kagawa Prefecture.

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Title: Costumes of farmers' ‘Kabuki’ plays
Creator: Unknown
Date: Edo period,19th century
Physical Dimensions: h195 cm
Type: Textile
External Link: http://www.pref.kagawa.jp/setorekishi/

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