{"product_id":"aizome-indigo-cotton-stripe-fabric-set-of-2-showa","title":"[Set of 2] Early Showa Era Aizome Indigo-Dyed Cotton Stripe Fabric 16.5\" × 57\" | Handmade, Remake \u0026 Interior Material | Japan Vintage Textile","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJapanese Aizome Indigo-Dyed Cotton Stripe Fabric — A Piece of Living History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton  |  \u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Showa Period (approx. 1920s–1940s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a set of two antique Japanese cotton fabrics featuring a classic indigo-dyed stripe pattern, believed to date from the early Showa era. The cloth appears to have been carefully unstitched from its original form — a common practice in Japan, where textiles were treasured and repurposed across generations. One panel features a subtle variation in weave or fabric, adding to its one-of-a-kind character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAizome (藍染) — Japanese indigo dyeing — has been woven into the fabric of everyday Japanese life since the Edo period. Before the widespread use of synthetic dyes, it is said that artisans built their indigo vats through a slow fermentation process using sukumo (composted indigo leaves), coaxing a depth of blue that cannot be replicated by modern methods. This rich, layered blue is known internationally as \u003cem\u003e\"Japan Blue\"\u003c\/em\u003e — celebrated by textile lovers, designers, and artists around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌍 Japan Vintage Textiles: A Growing Global Movement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemand for Japanese antique and vintage textiles has surged in recent years across fashion and interior design markets in Europe, North America, and Asia. Select shops and galleries in Paris, New York, and London now showcase aizome fabrics as art objects and interior pieces — prized for their \u003cem\u003eirregular beauty\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003etraces of hand craftsmanship\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003edepth that only time can create\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an era of growing interest in sustainable and slow fashion, natural materials, natural dyes, and vintage textiles are more sought-after than ever. Aizome antique cloth is increasingly recognized globally as an \u003cstrong\u003eethical, eco-conscious material\u003c\/strong\u003e with irreplaceable cultural value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ The Beauty of Antique Cloth — Aging as an Art Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supple hand-feel of well-worn cotton. The quiet dignity of a stripe pattern that has endured decades. In Japanese aesthetics, this is not deterioration — it is \u003cem\u003ekeinen bika\u003c\/em\u003e (経年美化): the beauty that deepens with age. This is what makes antique cloth irreplaceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Suggested Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric for handmade or upcycled garments and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall hanging, table runner, noren (room divider), or interior accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn as a scarf or wrap — as-is, no sewing required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotography backdrop or styling prop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddition to a Japan vintage textile collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📐 Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 42 cm \/ \u003cstrong\u003e16.5 in\u003c\/strong\u003e  ×  Length: 145 cm \/ \u003cstrong\u003e57 in\u003c\/strong\u003e (per panel)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Slight variations in measurement may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📋 Item Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDye:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aizome \/ Indigo-dyed, stripe pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Showa period (approx. 1920s–1940s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good — see notes below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set of 2 panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Please Read Before Ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdges are unfinished\u003c\/strong\u003e and may fray — this is consistent with the nature of unstitched antique cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis item has been \u003cstrong\u003ewashed twice\u003c\/strong\u003e by us; however, a mild vintage scent characteristic of antique textiles may remain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurther washing or use after purchase may cause changes in appearance or scent. \u003cstrong\u003eReturns or exchanges cannot be accepted\u003c\/strong\u003e for such reasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItems are \u003cstrong\u003ecompressed for shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — some creasing may occur in transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease order only if you have an understanding and appreciation of antique items and their inherent characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyling props, clothing, and accessories shown in photos are \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧵 Looking for more Japanese vintage fabrics?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-fabric\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop Japanese Fabric — Antique \u0026amp; Vintage Textiles from Japan\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Browse our Japanese Fabric Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46823484555417,"sku":null,"price":79.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/antique-japanese-indigo-cotton-stripe-fabric-showa-set-1.jpg?v=1774340364","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/aizome-indigo-cotton-stripe-fabric-set-of-2-showa","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}