17 January 2013

Kaya

Kaya, or mosquito netting, was a staple of life in old Japan: Japan’s hot, humid summers are a breeding ground for mosquitoes, so tents of woven hemp were a de rigueur fixture, even in humble or poor homes, all across Japan.


From here
Posted by Rachel Johnston at 3:50 pm

3 comments:

  1. Margaret Cooter20 January 2013 at 08:33

    Gorgeous. Reminds me of Chunghie Lee's pojagi garments...

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  2. Jill Dian20 January 2013 at 10:16

    Cool, calm and so serene....

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  3. Rachel Johnston20 January 2013 at 13:46

    I haven't seen Chunghie Lee's pojagi clothing before, thank you for pointing me in that direction Margaret!

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