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Chinese paper gambeson depicted in the Wubei Yaolue military manual (1632). Paper clothing has a long history in China, predating the use of paper for writing purposes. [1] [2] The creation of the earliest form of modern paper is usually credited to Cai Lun (d.121 CE), a court official who lived during the Han dynasty. [2]
Toyo straw is a type of shiny smooth straw made chiefly in Japan with shellacked rice paper. This material is commonly used for straw hats and fedoras. [1] Hats woven from this material are smooth and lightweight, and are often an off-white or golden copper color. [citation needed] The rice paper is coated with shellac, cellophane, [2] or a ...
Genda Shigyō (Japanese: 源田紙業株式会社, romanized: Genda Shigyō Kabushiki gaisha) is a Japanese paper production company which has produced ceremonial paper goods such as mizuhiki, gift wrapping and betrothal gifts since 771. [1] [2] It is often known as one of the oldest still-operating companies in the world.
A belt, waist-wrap or sash of varying sizes, lengths and shapes worn with both traditional Japanese clothing and uniforms for Japanese martial arts styles. Originating as a simple thin belt in Heian period Japan, the obi developed over time into a belt with a number of different varieties, with a number of different sizes and proportions ...
Crocodile International was founded in 1947 in British Singapore by Tan Hian Tsin. [1] Tan is an immigrant from Swatow, China whose family has been involved in the garment trade including the manufacturing of knitting machines. [2] Crocodile would open its first factory in British Hong Kong in 1953. By 2016, the fashion brand has 3,000 outlets ...
After the Japanese occupation of Singapore ended in 1945, it took some time for John Little to re-open for business due to lack of manpower and merchandise. In June 1946, John Little resumed business, and subsequently registered such good sales that the store declared a 20% dividend for its ordinary shareholders in 1948.
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It is made by beating sodden strips of the fibrous inner bark of these trees into sheets, which are then finished into a variety of items. Many texts that mention "paper clothing" are actually referring to barkcloth. Some modern cotton-based fabrics are also named "barkcloth" for their resemblance to these traditional fabrics.