Traditional Japanese Palanquin Carriers - Edo Period Transport #17805 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts two *kago-kaki* (palanquin bearers) from Japan’s Edo period (1603-1868), dressed in indigo-dyed hemp garments and *waraji* straw sandals, balancing a green-lacquered *kago* on shoulder poles. The palanquin, often used by samurai, merchants, or women of high rank, reflects strict social hierarchy and transport customs of the time. Their synchronized posture highlights the physical skill and discipline required for this labor-intensive service.

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