Bowler hat c. 1890
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This woven, brown bowler hat, made of bamboo and rattan, is an example of the craftsmanship of Hayakawa Shōkosai I, a prominent Japanese artisan who lived from 1815-1897. The hat, which is on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies the traditional Japanese craft of weaving, which has been practiced for centuries. This intricate and delicately woven hat showcases the skill and artistry of its creator and is a testament to the longevity and enduring appeal of traditional Japanese crafts.
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A favorite accessory of well-known Japanese kabuki actors such as Ichikawa Danjurō IX (1838–1903), bowler hats made by the bamboo artist Hayakawa Shōkosai I became fashionable in the Meiji period (1856–1912), a time that saw new exposure to non-Japanese cultures and the transformation of fashion choices. By the late 1800s, urban men had all but abandoned the topknot favored during the preceding Edo period (1603–1868) and were wearing their hair short and covered with hats. The ensemble of a hip Tokyoite around 1890 might consist of a more or less traditional kimono, wooden clogs instead of straw sandals, and a novel bowler hat fashioned from rattan and bamboo.
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