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 Antique Signed Japanese Carved Smiling Face Mask Ox Bone Netsuke 25  US $66.00
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 lovely orang figure nice boxwood carving Japanese netsuke US $2.38
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 laughing buddha hold Ruyi figure nice boxwood carving Japanese netsuke US $2.25
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 strong tiger stand branch figure nice boxwood carving Japanese netsuke US $4.36
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 lovely duck figure nice boxwood carving Japanese netsuke US $3.01
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 lovely frog hold lotus pod figure nice boxwood carved Japanese netsuke US $3.00
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Have you ever wondered the origin of bathrobes? The bathrobe essentially began with the robe. Robes have taken large roles throughout the course of history, and there are numerous robes in addition to bathrobes. Robes are worn in religious ceremonies, as clothing for judges and lawyers, and are also used as part of academic graduations. As time has progressed, these various robes have transformed into the bathrobes of today.
From Robes to Bathrobes
To understand the history of bathrobes, one must start with the robe. Defined as a loose-fitting outer garment, the English word robe was taken from the French word meaning "a woman's dress." The robe was differentiated from other similar garments, such as capes or cloaks, because of its sleeves. One of the most noted robes in history is the seamless robe worn by Jesus Christ at the time of his crucifixion. This actual seamless robe is currently kept at an altar by the Roman Catholic Church, and was last publicly viewed in the year 1996.
The Chinese are well known for their use of robes. Chinese robes were made from fine fabrics such as silk, and worn as outer garments. These robes were also adorned with intricate embroidery. These robes were worn as far back as the 1800s, throughout a large part of the Chinese dynasties.
A style of robe that is an inspiration to the design of bath robes, is the Japanese kimono style robe. These styles of robes also date back to the early 1800s. The kimono style robes were considered pieces of art by the Japanese. These garments were usually created from silk fabric, or even gold foil, and also had elaborate embroidery. The Chinese and Japanese robes of ancient times are still currently used as traditional apparel in these countries.
The Bathrobe Transformation
As history has progressed, the robe has gradually transformed into the bathrobe. Bathrobes can be defined as robes worn after bathing, or similar activities such as swimming. In European countries, baths were commonly taken in bath houses where several other people would be bathing. Bath robes were commonly used in these countries to cover the body for warmth, as well as, providing privacy. Bath robes of modern times are used for in this very way, and for similar purposes. Both men's and women's bathrobes of today are inspired by the robes of the past, and are available in a wide array of fabrics, colors, and styles.
Connie Hunter is a fashion writer and frequent contributor to Plush Robes, the Internet's premier site for high quality women's bathrobes including a great selection of terry robes and hooded robes.
Japanese Netsuke: Exquisite Samples from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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Antique Signed Japanese Carved Smiling Face Mask Ox Bone Netsuke 25 US $66.00
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lovely orang figure nice boxwood carving Japanese netsuke US $2.38
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laughing buddha hold Ruyi figure nice boxwood carving Japanese netsuke US $2.25
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strong tiger stand branch figure nice boxwood carving Japanese netsuke US $4.36
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lovely duck figure nice boxwood carving Japanese netsuke US $3.01
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lovely frog hold lotus pod figure nice boxwood carved Japanese netsuke US $3.00
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 lovely 2 mouse figure nice boxwood carving Japanese netsuke US $3.36
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 Lucky Bat figure nice boxwood carving Japanese netsuke US $.99
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 Finely Carved Japanese Signed Netsuke Wood Carving Two Bird Worm US $49.99
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 Finely Carved Japanese Signed Netsuke Wood Carving Monkey US $49.99
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 Finely Carved Japanese Signed Netsuke Wood Carving Horse US $49.99
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 Finely Carved Japanese Signed Netsuke Wood Carving Nude Lady US $49.99
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 Finely Carved Japanese Signed Netsuke Wood Carving Mice on Chair US $49.99
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 Japanese handicraft boxwood wood netsuke netsuke ★★★★★ H0364 US $.50
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 Finely Carved Japanese Signed Netsuke Wood Carving Turtle Monkey US $49.99
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 Japanese handicraft boxwood wood netsuke owl figurine XH088 US $.10
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 Finely Carved Japanese Signed Netsuke Wood Carving Cat Rat Pop Out Barrel US $49.99
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 Finely Carved Japanese Signed Netsuke Wood Carving Sow Pig US $49.99
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 Japanese handicraft boxwood wood netsuke owl figurine XH087 US $.50
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 Japanese Boxwood Hand Carved Medicine Lady Netsuke US $39.99
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 Carved three monkey Japanese handicraft boxwood wood netsuke US $3.99
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 Asian Japanese Beauty Bell and Mouse Lucky STATUE Netsuke Boxwood Hand carved US $.98
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 2 Japanese Carving Boxwood Wood Netsuke Sign Monkey WIth Lotus leaf Peach US $5.00
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 2 Japanese Carving Sculpture Boxwood Wood Netsuke Sign Mouse Bite Rope US $14.99
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 Vintage Japanese faux Ivory Netsuke Elder Man Package Signed Hand Carved US $7.50
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 2 Japanese Carving Sculpture Boxwood Wood Netsuke Bear Fight US $14.99
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 2 Japanese Boxwood Wood Netsuke Owl Carving Sculpture US $13.99
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 2 Japanese Carving Sculpture Boxwood Wood Netsuke Sign Kappa on shell US $14.99
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 2 Japanese Carving Mermaid Baby Sculpture Boxwood Wood Netsuke Sign US $14.99
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 ms K19 Japanese Arts Book Pipe Case Netsuke Inro Kanzashi US $39.95
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 Antique Japanese Rare Material Netsuke LONGEVITY CARRY A PEACH CARVING US $49.99
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 Antique Japanese Rare Material Netsuke FLOWER PUZZLE BALL 2 BALL INSIDE US $29.99
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 Japanese handicraft boxwood wood netsuke owl figurine US $.99
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 Antique Japanese Netsuke Kabuki Changing Rolling Two Face Dancer Figurine RARE US $150.00
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 Japanese handicraft boxwood wood netsuke owl figurine US $.99
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 Rare Antique Japanese Cloisanne Netsuke US $62.73
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 TRADE BEADS ANTIQUE RARE JAPANESE CARVED NUT OJIME FOR NETSUKE US $44.99
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 Japanese handwork ox bone netsuke carving women US $9.99
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 Japanese handwork ox bone lucky netsuke carving child US $24.99
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 Japanese handwork ox bone netsuke carving elder shoulder fish US $9.99
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 Japanese handwork ox bone netsuke carving elder US $9.99
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 Japanese handwork ox bone netsuke carving immortal US $9.99
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 Japanese Handwork Carved Ox Bone Netsuke old immortal hold RuYi US $8.99
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 Japanese handwork boxwood netsuke carving Turtles 08 US $.99
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 Japanese Handwork Boxwood Wood Carving Netsuke Of cattle US $.99
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 Japanese Boxwood Wood Carving Netsuke Of camel US $.99
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 Japanese Boxwood Wood Carving Netsuke Of animal US $.99
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 Japanese Handmade Boxwood Netsuke Snake US $.99
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 Japanese handwork boxwood netsuke carving Bat★★★★★ US $.99
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 Japanese handwork boxwood netsuke carving Tiger US $2.99
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 Japanese handwork boxwood netsuke carving ★★★★★ US $3.36
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 Japanese Boxwood Wood Netsuke Fu Lu Shou 01 US $.99
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 Japanese Handwork Boxwood Wood Carving Netsuke yinyang Frog ★★★★★ US $.99
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 Japanese handwork boxwood netsuke carving dog☆☆☆☆☆ US $.99
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 Japanese Boxwood Wood Netsuke Fu Lu Shou02 US $.99
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 Japanese handwork boxwood netsuke carving Rat ☆☆☆☆☆ US $.99
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 Japanese handwork boxwood netsuke carving 2 Snakes ☆☆☆☆☆ US $.99
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 Japanese handwork boxwood netsuke carving Rat★★★★★ US $.99
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 Japanese Boxwood Wood Carving Netsuke Of owl US $.99
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 Japanese handwork boxwood netsuke carving fish☆☆☆☆☆ US $.99
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 VINTAGE JAPANESE NETSUKE FAUX IVORY OX BONE DRAGON DESIGNNICE US $20.00
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 Hand Carved Ox Bone Netsuke Crouching Japanese Sumo Wrestler Signed US $108.21
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 ox bone carved lady figure Japanese netsuke US $.99
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 JAPANESE Netsuke Inro Tsuba Lacquer Prints Ceramics HARRIET SZECHENYI CAT US $70.55
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 Nice Japanese handwork boxwood netsuke carving 3 tortoise US $.99
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 Hand Carved Japanese Wooden Netsuke Three Monkeys Hear Speak See no Evil US $47.03
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 Beautiful Antique Japanese Netsuke Rotating Head Man with Sword Signed US $149.00
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 Exquisite Antique Japanese Netsuke Sitting Man with Bird on Shoulder Signed US $449.00
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 Fine lot of Japanese Carved Netsuke or figures Three Lucky Gods WoW No Reserve US $.99
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 Fine lot of Japanese Carved Netsuke or figures men and woman WoW No Reserve US $.99
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 Fine lot of Japanese Carved Netsuke or figures two elephents WoW No Reserve US $.99
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 Old Lovely Japanese Netsuke Bird Feeds Baby Bird Signed US $149.00
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 Vintage Intricate Japanese Netsuke Scholar Reading Book Signed US $169.00
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 ANTIQUE JAPANESE OX BONE POLYCHROME CARVED NETSUKE LONGEVITY W CHILDREN FIGURE US $109.50
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 Intricately Carved Heavy Ox Bone Japanese Sumo Wrestler Netsuke Signed US $49.99
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 Japanese handicraft boxwood wood netsuke lovely monkey kiss monkey US $4.99
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 sheep with camel figure nice boxwood carving Japanese netsuke US $3.36
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 lovely 2 frog on sandal figure nice boxwood carving Japanese netsuke US $3.11
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 HAND CARVED OLD JAPANESE BONE NETSUKE man bucket US $19.99
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 Antique 1900s Japanese Okimono Carved Ox Bone Woman Netsuke With Stand US $225.00
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 Japanese handicraft boxwood wood netsuke owl figurine US $.01
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 ms R36 Japanese Pipe Case Tobacco Pouch Netsuke Book US $29.99
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 ms K28 Book Japanese Pipe Case Tobacco Pouch Netsuke Jutte US $34.95
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 Q2717 Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Gothic little mask with crab US $7.50
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 Japanese Netsuke old Man carrying Fish Signed 19th century US $382.50
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 Japanese handcraft boxwood wood netsuke owl figurine US $1.85
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 Exquisite Beautiful Japanese handicraft boxwood wood netsuke owl figurine U42722 US $.01
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 Japanese handwork ox bone netsuke carving immortal shoulder gourd with sign US $9.99
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 Japanese handwork ox bone netsuke carving elder god hold bag with sign US $9.99
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 Japanese handwork ox bone netsuke carving man shoulder Jian with sign US $9.99
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 Japanese handwork ox bone netsuke carving women hold flower basket with sign US $9.99
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 nice ox bone carvring Japanese woman hold bag figure netsuke US $9.99
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 nice ox bone carvring Lucky god hold peach figure Japanese netsuke US $9.99
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