NAMBA SHOUTEN Journal – Kimono-Inspired Modern Fashion
Japanese Antique Cotton Fabric — The Quiet Beau...
There is a kind of beauty that does not announce itself.No pattern. No dye. No decoration. Just thread, woven into cloth, worn and washed until it became something softer than...
Japanese Antique Cotton Fabric — The Quiet Beau...
There is a kind of beauty that does not announce itself.No pattern. No dye. No decoration. Just thread, woven into cloth, worn and washed until it became something softer than...
When Indigo Becomes a Stripe: A Showa Uwappari ...
Early to mid-Showa Japan, 1920s–1950s. Indigo-dyed stripe cotton uwappari noragi, miyatsuguchi present. 66cm length, 60.5cm chest. Sleeve width 25cm, cuff 11.5cm — the indigo stripe pulled tight at the wrist....
When Indigo Becomes a Stripe: A Showa Uwappari ...
Early to mid-Showa Japan, 1920s–1950s. Indigo-dyed stripe cotton uwappari noragi, miyatsuguchi present. 66cm length, 60.5cm chest. Sleeve width 25cm, cuff 11.5cm — the indigo stripe pulled tight at the wrist....
Wide in the Sleeve: A Showa Uwappari Noragi Bui...
Early to mid-Showa Japan, 1926–1950s. Striped cotton noragi uwappari, miyatsuguchi present. 63.5cm length, 58cm chest, 61cm shoulder. Sleeve width 31cm, cuff 16.5cm — wide at the arm, gathered at the...
Wide in the Sleeve: A Showa Uwappari Noragi Bui...
Early to mid-Showa Japan, 1926–1950s. Striped cotton noragi uwappari, miyatsuguchi present. 63.5cm length, 58cm chest, 61cm shoulder. Sleeve width 31cm, cuff 16.5cm — wide at the arm, gathered at the...
The Philosophy of Wrapping: A Mid-Showa Striped...
Mid-Showa Japan, mid-20th century. Striped cotton furoshiki wrapping cloth, 93×82cm. Stains, fabric slippage, fraying. A single square of cloth that could wrap anything — the particular genius of the furoshiki...
The Philosophy of Wrapping: A Mid-Showa Striped...
Mid-Showa Japan, mid-20th century. Striped cotton furoshiki wrapping cloth, 93×82cm. Stains, fabric slippage, fraying. A single square of cloth that could wrap anything — the particular genius of the furoshiki...
Someone Removed the Lining: A Mid-Showa Kasuri ...
Mid-Showa Japan, 1950s–1960s. Kasuri cotton noragi, miyatsuguchi present. 61cm length, 60cm chest, 23cm sleeve. The lining has been removed — deliberately, by someone who had a reason. Small holes, missing...
Someone Removed the Lining: A Mid-Showa Kasuri ...
Mid-Showa Japan, 1950s–1960s. Kasuri cotton noragi, miyatsuguchi present. 61cm length, 60cm chest, 23cm sleeve. The lining has been removed — deliberately, by someone who had a reason. Small holes, missing...
What the Cuff Says: A Showa Striped Noragi and ...
Early to mid-Showa Japan, 1920s–1950s. Striped cotton noragi, miyatsuguchi present. 71cm length, 61.5cm chest, 64cm shoulder. Sleeve width 25.5cm, cuff width 18cm — the particular proportions of a garment made...
What the Cuff Says: A Showa Striped Noragi and ...
Early to mid-Showa Japan, 1920s–1950s. Striped cotton noragi, miyatsuguchi present. 71cm length, 61.5cm chest, 64cm shoulder. Sleeve width 25.5cm, cuff width 18cm — the particular proportions of a garment made...