Japanese Decorative Wooden Paddle Hagoita Vtg Geisha Kimono New Years Game JK951

 Vtg Japanese Traditional Paddle Hagoita

This Japanese vintage wooden paddle is decorated with a three-dimensional fabric art (Oshie-Hagoita) of a woman or geisha in a kimono, also called hagoita. It shows a Japanese woman (geisha) dressed in a gorgeous orange, green, and gold kimono with floral pattern. The woman has a small hand drum and wears a traditional hairdo with a magnificent red and gold headpiece. The cloth part of the kimono is made of silk and other fabrics. The back of the paddle is painted with plum blossoms, pine branches, and bamboo (shochikubai). The handle is covered with a black velvet fabric. **Shuttlecocks are not included. 

Hagoita is the wooden paddle used to hit shuttlecocks made of soapberry seeds and bird feathers. It is used to play the traditional Japanese pastime of Hanetsuki (Japanese badminton) during the New Year. 

• Orange, green, red, black, gold
• Wood, fabric (velvet, silk, other), paper
• C1970
• Item weight: 318 grams
• Packed weight: 800 grams
• Approx. 49 cm long x 17.5 cm wide x 6 cm thick
• Good condition considering age. Some stains on drum. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.

• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan

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