page_title: Propaganda kimono
hierarchical_section_title: Propaganda kimono
caption_attribution_description: English: Japanese Propaganda Kimono showing Troops in Formation, Boy’s Kimono, c. 1940, silk, dimensions: 32.5h x 32.75w in-photo-taken by Sam Perkins-2015-10-24 16.27.13. See Wiki article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propaganda_kimono
context_page_description: Kimono that carried designs depicting scenes from contemporary life became popular in Japan between 1900 and 1945. Such designs are now known as omoshirogara — literally, "interesting" or "novelty" designs. They include traditional Japanese apparel worn by men, women and children, including nagajuban; haori; haura; and miyamairi kimono. The designs that concentrate on reflecting military and political concerns in Japan during Japan's war years are commonly referred to as propaganda kimono. Omoshirogara garments were typically worn inside the home or at private parties, during which the host would show them off to small groups of family or friends.
context_section_description: Kimono that carried designs depicting scenes from contemporary life became popular in Japan between 1900 and 1945.  Such designs are now known as omoshirogara (面白柄) — literally, "interesting" or "novelty" designs. They include traditional Japanese apparel worn by men, women and children, including nagajuban (underkimono); haori (jackets worn over kimono); haura (decorative inner linings of haori); and miyamairi kimono (kimono used for infants when taken to a Shinto shrine to be blessed).  The designs that concentrate on reflecting military and political concerns in Japan during Japan's war years (1931-1945) are commonly referred to as propaganda kimono. Omoshirogara garments were typically worn inside the home or at private parties, during which the host would show them off to small groups of family or friends.
caption: Boy's silk kimono, made in Japan, 1940, showing fighter planes and troops in formation
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