I can’t decide which films to take? Or ties? Probably a couple of knitted numbers, along with a narrow grey one for versatility. I think I’ll leave the pale sand crocheted one at home — it has attracted a fair amount comment, not all good.
Huck (formerly of Huck and Handsome Fee, now with Tamara and the Martyrs and moonlighting occasionally with The Epstiein, once remarked that it looked like (more…)
Inro - a small lacquered container hung from the waist, generally used to hold seals or medicines
In short, no. Perhaps if people were more familiar with this 16th century Japanese version of the wallet we may be more optimistic about its resurgence.
But wouldn’t it be nice to see people wearing these handsome lacquer boxes around their necks or, in the traditional fashion, around their waists.
Where to get an inro for your summer wardrobe? Well the best place to start looking is with a collector or at a museum.
Given that these are generally historical items dating from before the 1870s, when the Japanese governement was trying to phase out traditional dress in favour of western attire, you’ll probably have to part with large sums of cash to get one. (more…)