NAMBA SHOUTEN Journal – Kimono-Inspired Modern Fashion
The Day the Buttons Changed: A 1940s U.S. Army ...
1940s U.S. Army officer jacket, wool, size 42L. Brought to Japan after WWII — believed supplied to the National Police Reserve or released into the civilian market. Change buttons, cord-tied...
The Day the Buttons Changed: A 1940s U.S. Army ...
1940s U.S. Army officer jacket, wool, size 42L. Brought to Japan after WWII — believed supplied to the National Police Reserve or released into the civilian market. Change buttons, cord-tied...
Movement and Stillness: A Showa Nagoya Obi and ...
Showa-era Japan. Antique Nagoya obi, wave and flowing water geometric pattern. Width 30.5cm, length 309cm. Movement and stillness in the same composition — the particular tension of water rendered as...
Movement and Stillness: A Showa Nagoya Obi and ...
Showa-era Japan. Antique Nagoya obi, wave and flowing water geometric pattern. Width 30.5cm, length 309cm. Movement and stillness in the same composition — the particular tension of water rendered as...
When Gold and Silver Change the Light: A Showa ...
Showa-era Japan. Fukuro obi belt, gold and silver thread woven into floral pattern across the full surface. Width 29.5cm, length 394cm. The gold and silver shift expression with the angle...
When Gold and Silver Change the Light: A Showa ...
Showa-era Japan. Fukuro obi belt, gold and silver thread woven into floral pattern across the full surface. Width 29.5cm, length 394cm. The gold and silver shift expression with the angle...
Red and White on Black: A Late Showa Embroidere...
Late Showa Japan. Embroidered cotton textile in bolt form. Black ground, red and white embroidery rhythmically arranged. Width 28.5cm, length 388cm. Slightly firm thickness. Fabric slippage and damage. For garments,...
Red and White on Black: A Late Showa Embroidere...
Late Showa Japan. Embroidered cotton textile in bolt form. Black ground, red and white embroidery rhythmically arranged. Width 28.5cm, length 388cm. Slightly firm thickness. Fabric slippage and damage. For garments,...
When You Unfold It, It Becomes a Painting: A Sh...
Showa-era Japan. Antique Nagoya obi, black ground, karajishi and peony motif, mixed weave. Width 30cm, length 322cm. Tears and stains — not suitable for wearing. But when fully unfolded, the...
When You Unfold It, It Becomes a Painting: A Sh...
Showa-era Japan. Antique Nagoya obi, black ground, karajishi and peony motif, mixed weave. Width 30cm, length 322cm. Tears and stains — not suitable for wearing. But when fully unfolded, the...
Ichimatsu and Flowers: A Showa Nagoya Obi and t...
Showa-era Japan. Silk Nagoya obi, floral motifs and ichimatsu checkered pattern. Width 29.5cm, length 378cm. The structured geometry of the check softened by the gentle rhythm of flowers — two...
Ichimatsu and Flowers: A Showa Nagoya Obi and t...
Showa-era Japan. Silk Nagoya obi, floral motifs and ichimatsu checkered pattern. Width 29.5cm, length 378cm. The structured geometry of the check softened by the gentle rhythm of flowers — two...