{"product_id":"antique-japanese-black-wool-bankara-mantle","title":"Antique Japanese Black Wool Bankara Mantle – Taisho to Early Showa","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Taisho to early Showa period, when Western clothing was still uncommon in Japan, men wore heavy black wool mantles over kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssociated with students, teachers, and urban workers, this style evokes \u003cem\u003ebankara\u003c\/em\u003e: a rugged, intellectual, and quietly rebellious aesthetic rooted in Japan’s early modern student culture. It was not exclusively a student uniform, but part of a wider moment when traditional Japanese dress and Western outerwear existed side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut without sleeves, this mantle wraps the body in a generous sweep of wool. Its curved hem and deep drape shift with movement, creating a sculptural silhouette that feels remarkably relevant to contemporary designer and avant-garde fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe restrained black fabric allows volume, weight, and movement to become the design. Wear it over a white T-shirt and minimal trousers, or combine it with wide-leg pants and boots for a more dramatic silhouette. It can also be layered over kimono and other Japanese garments, closer to its original historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstimated to date from the Taisho to early Showa era, this is a rare surviving example of prewar Japanese outerwear. Its age-related marks and missing components remain part of its history. This one-of-a-kind mantle cannot be restocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated period: Taisho to early Showa era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Sleeveless mantle with a wide collar and front buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cord intended for attaching a hood remains beneath the collar. The original hood is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength from the base of the back collar to the hem: Approximately 115 cm \/ 45.3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease allow for slight measurement differences.\u003cbr\u003eModel height: 171 cm \/ 5'7\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAge-related surface marks, small particles, and pale marks are visible throughout the wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front buttons are mismatched, and one button is missing. One side of the neck hook is also missing, so the hook cannot currently be fastened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hood attachment cord remains beneath the collar, but the hood itself is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis garment is approximately 100 years old and retains clear evidence of long-term wear and storage. Please review all photographs carefully and purchase only if you understand the nature of antique clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo washing or other care has been performed. The garment has an odor characteristic of stored antique textiles. Damage, renewed odor, or other changes occurring after washing or wear are not eligible for a refund or exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor questions about sizing, returns, and customs, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/pages\/faq\" title=\"Sizing, Returns, and Customs — Read the NAMBA SHOUTEN FAQ\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/cape-mantle\" title=\"Explore Japanese Vintage Capes and Mantles\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 20px;background:#111;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;\"\u003eSHOP CAPE \u0026amp; MANTLE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/tonbi\" title=\"Explore Japanese Vintage Tonbi Coats\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 20px;background:#111;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;\"\u003eSHOP TONBI COATS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly one is available. Once sold, this piece cannot be restocked.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48936941125785,"sku":null,"price":248.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/mante-cape-men-black-wool-plain-bankara-taisho-japan-vintage-01.jpg?v=1787730919","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/antique-japanese-black-wool-bankara-mantle","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}