I acquired this collection at auction . I was able to discover the hat appears to be made out of a gourd . Would any one be able to identify the robe or date it ? It has an older feel to it . thanks !
I think the gourd hat could be from the Phillipines by Teofilo Garcia as it looks like a tabungaw hat. I don’t see anything else similar in the hat world lol
Hi, I think it older then you think it is but not as old as you would like it to be. I think the symbols are Thai, a Buddhist Temple Guardian. The hat is not a Tabungaw, I have seen such hats as in your photo depicted in Chinese and Japanese silk screen prints and I can't remember what they are called. You cannot tell the age of such a garment from photos, for several reasons, such garments need to be looked at. It could be an early tourist piece, it could be an early traditional garment that has been altered or a just post war tourist piece. The pockets, I don't know what's that about so am wondering if it's theatrical wear.
No, I don’t agree . The vintage store I bought it for from here in Calabasas said it’s older than that . Whatev guys .
What exactly is on the back? Is it a dragon? Showing a clear close up of the back, laid flat, will provide a better visual for people to weigh in.
The pictures aren't large or clear enough to really determine much. A better pic of the hat, closeup of the Dragon embroidery etc. would all help. What intrigues me the most is the damask pattern of the silk... very unusual... but like what Avantbo said, its really hard to determine date without seeing closeups and preferrably handling. The patch pockets are not normal... so its a bit of a mystery.
