{"product_id":"arimatsu-shibori-dress-japanese-vintage-handmade","title":"Arimatsu Shibori Dress | Japanese Vintage Handmade Remake","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJapanese Handwork, Made for Everyday Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine shibori patterns and bold spirals. Fabric cut, joined and sewn into a dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese vintage Arimatsu shibori dress brings together the character of Japanese resist-dyed cloth and the tangible handwork of making a garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handmade remake dating to around the mid-Showa period, it retains the traces of the person who shaped it into a dress. Its original garment and maker are unknown, but the fabric joins, stitching, buttons and pocket attachments reveal the hands behind its construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge spirals and white circular motifs spread across a finely patterned blue and white ground. The pattern changes direction where the fabric panels meet, giving it an individuality quite different from the uniform finish of mass-produced clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree blue buttons decorate the front. Concealed snap fasteners provide the closure, while an elastic waist and pockets make the garment practical for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is cloth to live in, not simply to admire. The way it has been made into something to wear and move in is central to its appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those drawn to Japanese vintage through the traces of its making, rather than age or appearance alone, this is genuinely time-worn fabric and handmade clothing, not a newly manufactured retro-style dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than seeking the perfection of something new, you can care for and repair an existing garment as you continue to wear it. It is a personal way to embrace slow fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: believed to be a cotton blend with another fibre. Composition cannot be confirmed; please examine the photographs when considering the fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: around the mid-Showa period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: handmade remake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric: Arimatsu shibori, a Japanese resist-dyeing tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront opening: extends to above the waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative buttons: three, blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: four snap-fastener positions in total. Two sit side by side at the top, with one at each of the two lower positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: elasticated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePockets: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal belt: missing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 103 cm \/ 40.6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth across the chest, laid flat: 53 cm \/ 20.9 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder width: 51 cm \/ 20.1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow for slight measurement variations. Compare these measurements with a garment you already own before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are stains in several places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe snap fasteners have rust, with rust staining on the surrounding fabric. The button stitching has weakened, and re-sewing is recommended before wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe belt that appears to have originally accompanied the dress is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis garment is offered in its current condition, including areas requiring repair. It is recommended for customers who understand its condition and are comfortable caring for and repairing vintage clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an aged handmade remake, its construction and condition differ from the uniform finish of a new garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be folded and compressed for shipping, which may cause creasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refrain from ordering if you are not comfortable with the characteristics of aged items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have washed this garment twice. An odour characteristic of aged clothing remains. Damage or a return of odour arising after washing or wearing following purchase is not eligible for a refund or exchange. 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