Above: Sample of a full length view of this type banner
(NOT this one)
(Photo Credit: One sample usage of Samurai Banner is shown above, a photo from Japanese Accents in Western Interiors, by Peggy Rao & Jean Mahoney, Page 131.)
Above: Full View
Below: Pictures below are closeups by sections, displayed here as scanning top to bottom,in left and then right columns.
Vintage Japanese Boys' Day Banner
(Often Called 'Samurai Banner' by Non-Japanese)
Martial Arts, Quilting or Textile Arts Possibilities
Hand-Made, 17+ Feet / 5.18m+ Long
Catalog# 4459:
US$175.00 (reduced)
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This vintage Japanese banner is made of cotton and is estimated as from the 1950's to early 70's, though possibly late 40's; Is not pre-war; has a dark blue background with upper portion white; in upper white area there are small dark blue horizontal bands and the crest (mon).
This banner shows two mounted Samurai,both with full yoroi-kabuto (traditional Japanese warrior's headgear); Also, in the background is shoreline with the standards (called matoi) flying (which indicates an encampment or mounted group engaged or soon to be in battle); These 2 samurai are flying the standard of the Kajiwara Clan and the background appears to be water.
Banner measures 26 inches(66cm) wide X 17 feet (5.18m) long, not counting support loops. The loops along the top and right side were used to attach it to a long bamboo pole; Hand-made coloring and sewing of loops; This is NOT like the banners made after 1980s, which are a different grade fabric and mass produced.
Details of Description: Fabric is light-medium weight cotton; the fabric itself is in very good condition (no holes, tears, rips and strong), has been cleaned. As with any vintage piece there are a few minor are a few places where the dye has faded but no bleed at fringes of figures;all these are minimal and so do not diminish the presentation.
As for condition, this has been well stored and cared for, is clean; Excellent condition for its age and very traditional artwork portraying the samurai.
| BACKGROUND INFO: In Japan these huge, colorful banners are used to celebrate Tango-no Sekku (boys' festival) on May 5th each year: at that time of year in Japan, banners can still be seen flying above roofs all over the country. In modern times, this festival was changed to be called Children's Day. In the old days, these banners were often made into futon covers after they were used, but more often kept in the family and handed down. |
This has many possibilities for display in a dojo, studio or martial arts location, or for creative projects, quilting, sewing etc.
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