This cape was designed by Takuya Sawada (b 1967) for his label Takuya Angel which draws heavily on historical Japanese clothing and imagery but has a strong contemporary edge and a dedicated following in Japan's alternative fashion scene. The winged creature in the centre of the cape is Takuya Angel's signature motif. The circular designs on either side of the creature play the role of the 'mon' or crest historically used in Japan to identify different families or clans, in this case the Takuya Angel clan.

The cape can also be used as a wall-hanging or gathered up into a bag.

Designed by Takuya Sawada (b 1967) for his label Takuya Angel.

Made by Takuya Angel

This object appears in the Takuya Angel 2000 catalogue.

According to Akiko Sawada from Takuya Angel, the cape can also be used as a wall-hanging or gathered up into a bag.

Clothing accessory , cape/ wall hanging, printed cotton, Takuya Angel, Japan, c 2000

Black cotton drill cape printed in the centre with the Takuya Angel signature winged creature. On either side of the creature is a green and white circle depicting a stylised target and arrows, a symbol that often appears on garments by Takuya Angel. The symbol plays the role of a 'mon' or crest of the sort historically used in Japan to identify different families or clans, in this case the Takuya Angel clan. There are three large spots (green, blue and orange) in each corner of the cloth. The cape can also be used as a wall-hanging or gathered up into a bag.

Designed: Sawada, Takuya;

Made: Sawada, Takuya; Hamamatsu, Japan; 1995 - 2005

Coloured fabric label 'TAKUYA/...Japanese text.../Designed by TAKUYA ANGEL'.

2003/203/2

1475 mm

1465 mm