Black Sashiko Japanese Firefighter Jacket Synthetic Vintage indigo cotton maekake (apron)

Vintage indigo cotton maekake (apron) for a fertilizer company

Would best fit a Women's XL

One small hole in back near side seam (see last pic)

Comes with two metal & enamel pins

Solid side is light/medium-weight silk chirimen with a slight texture

Black Sashiko Japanese Firefighter Jacket Synthetic Vintage indigo cotton maekake (apron)This cotton hikeshi banten (fireman jacket) is modeled after Edo era (1603 1867) fireman's uniforms. They would have been soaked in water before fighting a fire. Now they are mostly worn by fire brigade members to events, demonstrations, and festivities. This jacket is dark black sashiko cotton with three red stripes across the shoulders and four white stripes across the middle. It's a medium to heavy weight woven cotton that is soft and comfortable