Mid 19th Century Japanese Childs Set of Juban & Tabi Socks (26) Tables Juban: Sleeve end to sleeve

Juban: Sleeve end to sleeve end 77cm

It's made from a mixture of softwood and hardwood from the local area

some of the yellow paint has come off but only to reveal a stunning light pink colour underneath

as well as to serve food in

a wall hanging

Mid 19th Century Japanese Childs Set of Juban & Tabi Socks (26) Tables Juban: Sleeve end to sleeveThese two beautiful pieces are known as juban (undergarment) and tabi socks, which originated in Japan, specifically Hanamaki City, Itwate Prefecture, within the Showa Period. These pieces were handmade with careful precision as they were worn by a child as protection. The sleeve ends of the juban and the tabi socks are hand crafted from brush cotton, which was then dyed in a stunning deep red. Despite the age of them, the colours still hold their