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Scavenger: Chinese Komodo Robe Hanger for $350
Washington DC

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In keeping with Escapes month here at AT, we searched for pieces that could bring an international flair to your home. This antique Chinese robe hanger would be a beautiful addition to any home; the pieces below could also serve as serious or whimsical reminders of your travels...

 
 

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I love how folks make up words to describe things they don't know on Craigslist and eBay - like "Komodo"...
...which not at all a Chinese word, but is similar to the Japanese word "Kimono". Chinese words for a similar garment are "Quju" (women) or "Zhaoshan" (men)

posted by bepsf on August 7th 2008 at 8:27am
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Maybe the dragons are komodo dragons? Maybe the seller thinks a fancy name helps it sound more antique? it is a cool looking piece regardless...

posted by mcq on August 7th 2008 at 9:48am
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Komodo may not be a Chinese word, but it is a word - or more accurately, a place - an island in Indonesia (which is one of the places the Komodo dragons inhabit). Perhaps it isn't Chinese but Indonesian...

posted by nyapt on August 7th 2008 at 1:05pm
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