{"product_id":"boro-monpe-pants-indigo-dyed-kasuri-cotton-hand-stitched-mid-showa-era-japan-vintage-workwear-remake-upcycle-fabric","title":"Boro Monpe Pants — Indigo-Dyed Kasuri Cotton, Hand-Stitched, Mid-Showa Era | Japan Vintage Workwear | Remake \/ Upcycle Fabric","description":"\u003ch2\u003e■ Item Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monpe (traditional Japanese work pants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Showa Period (approx. 1950s–1960s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-stitched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigo-dyed kasuri (ikat) weave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonpe are traditional Japanese rural work trousers, worn by farmers and craftspeople throughout the Showa era. This piece features hand-stitched construction and an indigo-dyed kasuri (ikat) pattern — a textile technique in which threads are resist-dyed before weaving to create characteristic blurred geometric motifs. A rare example of everyday Japanese folk textile heritage, and an ideal candidate for upcycling or textile art projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e■ Measurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ecm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003einches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 90 cm \u003cem\u003e(elasticated; measured slightly stretched)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 35.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength (inseam to hem)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 55 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 21.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHem Width (single side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 18 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 7.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 84 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 33.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are approximate. Minor variance of ±1–2 cm may occur. Waist is elasticated and has some stretch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e■ Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage item and shows signs of age and use. Please review carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible damage near the crotch area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScattered staining and partial stitch loss throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic at hem has deteriorated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece has been laundered twice by us prior to listing. A faint vintage odor characteristic of aged textiles may remain. Please note that any damage, odor, or changes that occur after purchase — including through washing or wear — are not eligible for return or exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended for collectors, textile artists, and upcycle\/remake projects. Please purchase only if you fully understand and accept the condition described above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e■ Shipping Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis item will be compressed for shipping. Some wrinkling may occur in transit. Please allow for this when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46918038257817,"sku":null,"price":95.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/japanese-vintage-monpe-pants-indigo-kasuri-cotton-fabric-mid-showa-1.jpg?v=1775115139","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/boro-monpe-pants-indigo-dyed-kasuri-cotton-hand-stitched-mid-showa-era-japan-vintage-workwear-remake-upcycle-fabric","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}