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naga-bakama

Japanese dress
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  • Hans Holbein the Younger: portrait of Henry VIII
    dress
    / Japan

    …but the divided skirt (naga-bakama) that completes the costume is an extremely picturesque garment. Made of stiff, red cloth and fastened high up under the breasts, the naga-bakama covers the feet in front and is carried out in a train in back. Worn with the jūni-hitoe is an elaborate…

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    …but the divided skirt (naga-bakama) that completes the costume is an extremely picturesque garment. Made of stiff, red cloth and fastened high up under the breasts, the naga-bakama covers the feet in front and is carried out in a train in back. Worn with the jūni-hitoe is an elaborate…

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