Indigo-dyed striped work clothes, early Showa period, Tohoku, 100% cotton, handmade, remake material | Japan Vintage

★★ Get the latest info by liking & following ★★ ◇ If you like... ・Restock of items ・Time sale & price drop info ◇ If you follow... ・New arrivals You will receive notifications. Please feel free to use them!! We appreciate your support for Namba Shouten. A single garment that lived with the soil and sweat in a rural Tohoku village. Around the early Showa era, when chemical dyes and ready-made clothes had not yet reached rural areas, This work jacket was tailored and worn in ordinary households from indigo-dyed striped fabric that people managed to obtain through hard work. A striped body paired with a solid indigo collar. This combination is no accident— The quiet tension and dignity created by tightening only the neckline. It is not decoration, but a necessary design. The distinctive sleeve shape, different from Western-style sleeves, and the design philosophy entirely unlike modern clothing result in a one-of-a-kind style as it is. I believe this is something even famous modern designers could not have conceived, unique to that era. ───────────────────────── ■ Living with this piece ───────────────────────── ・As an outer layer: Simply wearing it adds authentic time and story to your coordination. ・As vintage mix: Pairing it with denim or work pants creates a unique piece you won't find anywhere else. ・Marking the waist with an obi or cord achieves a traditionally Japanese style. ・As remaking material: The texture of this indigo and cotton transforms into bags, patchwork, and interior fabrics. ───────────────────────── Japan vintage textiles, which collectors and fashion professionals in New York, Paris, and London pay attention to alongside Boro (patchwork). Among them, work jackets actually used in rural areas are museum-grade archive pieces, yet extremely rare items sought after by creators worldwide. This single item will never be reproduced. It is a one-of-a-kind garment left behind by the Showa-era countryside. ───────────────────────── ■ Product Details ───────────────────────── ・Item: Work Jacket (Noragi) ・Era: Early Showa period ・Origin: Tohoku region ・Material: 100% Cotton ・Dyeing: Indigo dye (vertical stripe body, solid indigo collar) ・Mihachi-guchi (side vents): Yes ───────────────────────── ■ Shipping ───────────────────────── Items are shipped compressed. Please note that wrinkles may occur. ───────────────────────── ■ Size ■ ───────────────────────── ・Length (from back collar base to hem) approx. 87cm ・Chest width (straight line under armpit) approx. 56.5cm ・Shoulder width (straight line across both shoulders) approx. 59cm ・Sleeve length (from shoulder peak to cuff end) approx. 31.5cm ・Sleeve width approx. 43cm ・Cuff width approx. 12cm ※Please allow for slight measurement errors. ───────────────────────── ■ Condition ■ ───────────────────────── There is some missing stitching on part of the sleeve lining. There are also some loose threads here and there. If you cannot understand the nature of old items, please refrain from ordering. ※We have washed this item twice. It has the characteristic smell of aged goods. Refunds or exchanges will not be accepted for damage or odor return resulting from washing or wearing after purchase. Please order only if you can understand this in advance. ───────────────────────── ■ Notes ■ ───────────────────────── ・Minor stains or damages resembling insect bites may not be described. If you have any concerns other than what is described, please feel free to ask. ・Color differences between the actual product and images may occur depending on your monitor environment. If concerned, please always ask. ・Kimono and traditional garments are not made with durability as a primary focus compared to overseas products. They may unravel or tear if handled roughly or washed. ・Items with side vents (mihachi-guchi) under the arms may occasionally tear if the wearer's arm gets caught while putting them on. ・Other items worn by the model and photography props are not included.