NAMBA SHOUTEN Journal – Kimono-Inspired Modern Fashion

Vintage Happi: Wear It, Display It, Remake It

Vintage Happi: Wear It, Display It, Remake It

The Japanese happi—a traditional jacket once worn by shop staff and merchants—has quietly captured the hearts of vintage lovers around the world. These garments from the mid-Showa period (1950s–70s) are...

Vintage Happi: Wear It, Display It, Remake It

The Japanese happi—a traditional jacket once worn by shop staff and merchants—has quietly captured the hearts of vintage lovers around the world. These garments from the mid-Showa period (1950s–70s) are...

uthentic Vintage Japanese Happi Coat – Indigo Cotton with Kanji | Elevate Your Style with Japan’s Heritage Wear

uthentic Vintage Japanese Happi Coat – Indigo C...

Discover a unique piece of Japan’s cultural heritage with this authentic vintage indigo happi coat, originally worn by employees at traditional Japanese hot springs. Unlike typical festival wear, this coat...

uthentic Vintage Japanese Happi Coat – Indigo C...

Discover a unique piece of Japan’s cultural heritage with this authentic vintage indigo happi coat, originally worn by employees at traditional Japanese hot springs. Unlike typical festival wear, this coat...

Discovering Stories in Striped Japanese Fabric Scraps for Quilting, Mending, and Crafting

Discovering Stories in Striped Japanese Fabric ...

There’s something deeply poetic about vintage Japanese fabric scraps.Faded striped patterns, softened by time, whisper of past lives—of daily work, of seasons passed, of quiet dignity stitched into every thread....

Discovering Stories in Striped Japanese Fabric ...

There’s something deeply poetic about vintage Japanese fabric scraps.Faded striped patterns, softened by time, whisper of past lives—of daily work, of seasons passed, of quiet dignity stitched into every thread....

Kasuri Kimono Robes Are the Statement Jackets You Didn't Know You Needed

Kasuri Kimono Robes Are the Statement Jackets Y...

There is something quietly powerful about kasuri — the traditional Japanese weaving technique where patterns emerge from carefully dyed threads. This vintage indigo robe, made from handwoven cotton kasuri, carries...

Kasuri Kimono Robes Are the Statement Jackets Y...

There is something quietly powerful about kasuri — the traditional Japanese weaving technique where patterns emerge from carefully dyed threads. This vintage indigo robe, made from handwoven cotton kasuri, carries...

Discover the Timeless Appeal of Japanese Noragi: Mid-Showa Vintage with Igeta Kasuri

Discover the Timeless Appeal of Japanese Noragi...

If you're drawn to vintage fashion with a story, this mid-Showa era Japanese noragi jacket is a rare find you won't want to miss. Made of soft, durable cotton and...

Discover the Timeless Appeal of Japanese Noragi...

If you're drawn to vintage fashion with a story, this mid-Showa era Japanese noragi jacket is a rare find you won't want to miss. Made of soft, durable cotton and...

The Art of the Lining: Stunning Patchwork on Vintage Indigo Kimonos

The Art of the Lining: Stunning Patchwork on Vi...

When you think of traditional Japanese kimonos, many people first notice the color, pattern, and texture of the outer fabric. However, one of the most captivating features of vintage indigo...

The Art of the Lining: Stunning Patchwork on Vi...

When you think of traditional Japanese kimonos, many people first notice the color, pattern, and texture of the outer fabric. However, one of the most captivating features of vintage indigo...