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Japanese Water Carrier
Japanese Water Carrier ( Coolie ). Note the traditional costume of a rice farmer. He wears a reed cape (Mino), a traditional Japanese garment, a raincoat made out of straw. Traditional mino are an article of outerwear covering the entire body, although shorter ones resembling grass skirts were also historically used to cover the lower body alone. Date: 1903
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1. Title: "A Japanese Water Carrier in Traditional Attire, 1903" This evocative photograph captures the image of a Japanese water carrier, or "coolie," in his traditional rural attire, as he goes about his daily labor in 1903. The man wears a Mino, a reed cape that is a traditional Japanese garment, covering his entire body. The Mino, which can also be shorter and resemble grass skirts, is an essential article of outerwear in Japan. The coolie's raincoat is made of straw, a practical solution for the frequent rains in rural Japan. The straw raincoat, or "Ningyō-jū," was commonly used to protect farmers from the elements while working in the fields. The man's hat, which is also made of straw, shields him from the sun and rain. The water carrier wears a wooden yoke, or "kake," across his shoulders, which holds two buckets. The yoke is a traditional tool used to carry heavy loads, such as water or firewood, and is an essential part of rural life in Japan. The man's sandals, or "waraji," are made of rice straw and are a common footwear choice for farmers and laborers. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Japanese water carrier in the early 20th century. The traditional costume, with its reed cape, straw raincoat, and wooden yoke, underscores the deep connection between the Japanese people and their rural traditions, even as modernity began to encroach upon their way of life. The image is a poignant reminder of the hard work and dedication required to cultivate rice, the staple food of Japan, and to sustain rural communities.
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