DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Man's summer outfit

NameShirt and pants

Date1980

Place madeOkinawa, Nahu, Japan, East Asia, Asia

MediumBanana fiber (basho), ikat

Dimensionsa) Shirt: 30 11/16 × 22 5/8 in. (78 × 57.5 cm)
b) Shorts-W at hips: 22 1/16 × 23 5/8 in. (56 × 60 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of James McGrath, A.2015.73.71ab

Object numberA.2015.73.71ab

Collections

Asia

Descriptiona) Tan-colored banana fiber with dark-brown ikat pattern of bird and geometric motifs. Wide elbow length sleeves open at the underarm. Side seams ending in vents. Two tape ties on the inside and two of the pattern fabric that tie from PL to R. V-neck with a thin cotton lining and nape to below collar.
b) Tan-colored banana fiber with common ikat bird pattern. Vents at outer leg hem, elastic waist, and front metal zipper.