Japanese Katsura, 'Zangiri' Theater Wig, Osaka City, 1940s.
Japanese 'Zangiri' theater wig from the 1940s, Osaka, Japan.
Dimensions of the wig on stand: height 27 cm, width 21 cm, depth 24 cm.
Dimensions of the storage box: height 34 cm, width 25.5 cm, depth 32 cm.
This beautiful theater wig, made from real human hair, is expertly styled by master craftsmen.
The wig is in good, used condition and serves as a particularly decorative piece.
It comes with a portable wooden storage box, lined with paper and featuring a stamp from the wig shop in Osaka.
A traditional Japanese item, perfect as a unique decorative piece in any interior.
The word "zangiri" literally means "cut hair" and refers to the Western hairstyles that became popular in Japan during that time.
Zangiri theater marked a departure from traditional styles like Kabuki and Noh, introducing Western elements into acting and costumes.