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A netsuke (net-skeh) is a miniature sculpture developed in Japan over a period of more than three hundred years. The kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets. Men suspended pouches (inro) on a silk cord from their sash (obi). To stop the cord from slipping through the "obi", a small toggle is attached. That small toggle is the "netsuke".
Dutchman
The netsuke referred to in the headline of this article was auctioned at the German auctionhouse Lempertz on 27 November 2004. It was estimated at $60.000,- (Euro 40.000) but was hammered at a sensational US$230.000,- (Euro 154.000). This unusually large (H 5 2/5") ivory netsuke of a standing Dutchman holding a dead hare over his shoulder which is attached to a gun, dated late 18th Century, stands out by two characteristics: the somewhat caricature-like facial features and elegant dress, as well as his occupation as a hunter whose bait is an indication of the "South Barbarian meat eaters".
Why US$230.000,-?
The exraordinary hammer price of US$230.000,- for this specific piece can be explained by looking at its history, theme, craftmanship, condition and off course by its rarity. The object made its way over 100 years in famous netsuke collections, and was already publicized in 1895 by the Japonist art dealer Marcus B. Huish. The representation of the Westerner, especially that of the Dutchman in Japanese art (in woodblock prints and netsuke) is a much coveted subject. This because of the striking depiction by the Japanese artists of this "strange" people from another world giving the beholder a very insightful and comic explanation of the encounter of two very different cultures. The unknown creator, it is unsigned, of this particular netsuke had to be a masterful craftsman because of his magnificent eye for detail and its elegant look. The specific subject of the Dutchman is not uncommon but a quality piece in this condition in combination with its age is a very rare find.
More examples
During the last decades there are more examples of highlights in prices concerning netsukes. On May 1990 at auctionhouse Sotheby's in London a netsuke of a horse was hammered at US$260,000,- and through an anitques dealer at Oriental Treasures and Points West in Honolulu a netsuke representing a "Awabi Girl and Octopus" (like Hokusai's famous "Dream of Fisherman's Wife" shunga!) was sold at approx. US$250,000.
Themes
Netsuke carvers mostly worked in a bounded area of subjects and themes such as scenes of daily life, animals, erotic encounters (shunga), the signs of the zodiac or subjects with a mythical background. Whatever its subject or theme netsuke is a very attractive and highly collectable art form and the interesting pieces will only continue to increase in value.
Books
One of the most referred books among netsuke collectors are Lazarnick's ' The Signature Book of Netsuke' and from the same author 'Netsuke & Inro Artists, and How to Read Their Signatures'. Both have been issued in limited editions, the first one in 500 copies and the latter in 876 copies. These books are unmissable for the serious netsuke collector.
Netsuke Organisations:
International Netsuke Society
International Netsuke Carvers' Association
Japan Netsuke Society (Nihon Netsuke Kenkyukai)
Here you can find a picture of this Expensive Netsuke
We have a website called AK-Antiek and are located in Coevorden, the Netherlands. We offer a large and varied collection of antique, jewelry and art. We are specialized in classic (Art Deco, Victorian...etc.) and modern jewelry, Japanese woodblock prints (also including Westerners), shunga, erotica, netsuke ( http://www.akantiek.nl/NETSKI.htm ), inro, cameo, antique coins, modern art and antique watches.
Japanese fashion-magnificent Kimono
Kimono is the traditional dress of Japan, both for men and women. The word is composed of two Chinese letters. Ki comes from kiru, which means "to wear", and mono means "thing". So it literally means "a thing to wear". A kimono is always long and then folded over at the waist. If you sew kimono for dolls, this is an important thing to remember. Children kimonos also usually have tucks on the shoulders to allow for growth.
A kimono is always put on a certain way. The right side is always folded over first and then the left side so that the open edge is along your right leg. This is very important to remember when you dress dolls. A kimono put on backwards with the open edge along the left leg is only used when dressing a body for a funeral. To check this, turn the doll around so that you are both facing the same direction and check to see that the open edge is along the right leg just like it would be if you were wearing one.
And there are many types of kimono used for different occassions. Here are some of the basic types that you will see made for dolls. There are many ways of tying the obi (belt) on the kimono. I have shown the most common ones in the pictures.
Regular Kimono
Depending on the fabric and the obi (belt), this type of kimono can be worn for everyday wear or for a formal occasion. For a wedding, many married women will wear one of these in black with gorgeous colorful designs along the bottom and their family crest on the sleeves and back of the neck. White socks with the big toe sewn separate are usually worn with the kimono.
Furisode - Long sleeve kimono
The long sleeve kimono is a formal kimono and is only worn by young unmarried woman. Once you are married, you don't wear this type. A long sleeve kimono is worn for special occasions and ceremonies like a wedding, New Years day, Coming of Age ceremony, etc. There is a long sleeve kimono that 7 year old girls wear for their 7-5-3 ceremony which celebrates their good health and well being at the age of 7. It varies only slightly from the more adult version. White socks with the big toe sewn separate are always worn with the kimono.
Summer Kimono
Summer kimono are called yukata in Japanese. They are made of cotton and usually have a very simple belt without all the accessories that the other kimonos have. The more traditional summer kimono is a navy and white design. In recent years, these have become more colorful and now you can find them in a wide variety of colors and designs. This type of kimono is considered casual. It is often worn at summer festivals. Usually wooden clogs are worn with it with no socks. Recently different types of thong type sandals have also become popular though. The children's version of this kimono is very similar to the adult except that the obi (belt) is usually a soft silk sash tied in a regular bow in back.
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Can anyone possibly buy handmade silk kimonos (not that eBay "thing)?
I'm searching for those kimonos I've read about in a book about geishas and maikos... The handmaid silk kimonos and obis,and the accessories they wear. Is it anyway one can find at least some with that high quality on the internet?
I went on my search engine using "Silk Kimono" as the key words & there were a number of sites that sell silk kimonos that were not the resell sites.
However it really depends on what type of Kimono you are looking for & what event you would like to wear it to. It also depends on if you want a "modern" or "vintage" Kimono, as well as a traditional or cermonial kimono.
Then there is the storage issue of a silk kimono that you will need to also think about as one does not simply hang a Kimono in ones closet along with your every day clothing.
If it is a vintage silk kimono(lining included), then the up keep of it is very important. One needs to fold it down in a certain way so as not damage the sleeves nor the lining and have it stored in tissue with a scented bag to keep critters out of it and it is kept in a hope chest or deep drawer.
Then of course it depends on the amount of money that you would like to pay for a silk kimono, which of course will depend on it being a traditional-vintage or a modern design. They can range any where from $85.00 to $500.00 again depending on the design, the type of kimono & the fabric used.
The kimonos that I sell in my store are all traditional vintage silk ones that have either the quarter sleeve or the full lenght pocket sleeves and they range from $150.00-$375.00. These are of course dating back to the early 1890's to the late 1950's, which factor into the price tag....so you see there are many options out there for you once you decide on the type of kimono you are looking for....good luck
Kimonos reflect Schedels' passion
This hand-sewn, antique wedding kimono features hand embroidery on silk. It is featured in the Vintage Japanese Kimono Exhibit at Schedel Arboretum and Gardens in Elmore.
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