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NAMBA SHOUTEN

Vintage Japanese Furoshiki Wrapping Cloth — Striped Cotton with Two-Tone Fade | Mid-Showa | 125.5×106cm

Vintage Japanese Furoshiki Wrapping Cloth — Striped Cotton with Two-Tone Fade | Mid-Showa | 125.5×106cm

Regular price $59.80 USD
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A large cotton furoshiki from mid-Showa-era Japan, naturally faded into a quiet two-tone that no dye process can replicate.

Furoshiki are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths used to carry, wrap, and transport everything from gifts to daily goods. This piece, woven in a classic stripe pattern, has aged into something more than its original purpose: a textile with depth, character, and the unmistakable hand of time.

The two-tone fade, where sun and use have softened one half of the cloth more than the other, is not a flaw. It is the record of a life. No factory can produce this, and no new fabric can hold it.

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Use it as a wall hanging, drape it as a table runner, or wrap a gift the way it was made to be used. It can also become material for a remake or upcycling project. Or simply keep it as a piece of Japanese textile history that fits in your hands.

Japanese vintage textiles are increasingly appreciated by collectors, designers, and slow-fashion buyers in Japan and overseas. This cloth offers real use and real ageing, rather than manufactured nostalgia.

One piece only. This is a genuine vintage textile, and this exact piece will not return to the store once sold.

Product Details

  • Type: Furoshiki wrapping cloth
  • Era: Mid-Showa period (approx. 1950s–1960s)
  • Material: Cotton
  • Pattern: Stripe with natural two-tone fade

Size

Approx. 125.5 × 106 cm (approx. 49.4 × 41.7 in)

Please allow for slight measurement variations.

Condition

Overall fading, staining, fraying, and small holes are present, consistent with age and use. Please refrain from ordering if you are not comfortable with vintage items.

This item has been washed twice by us. A characteristic vintage textile odour may remain. Any damage or odour that occurs after washing or use post-purchase is not eligible for return or exchange. Please order only if you fully understand and accept these conditions.

The item will be compressed for shipping. Creasing may occur in transit.

Buying From Japan

Every piece at NAMBA SHOUTEN is sourced, inspected, photographed, and shipped by us from Japan. We describe condition honestly, including the flaws, because a vintage textile that hides its history is not worth owning. Orders ship worldwide with tracking.

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For questions about sizing, international shipping, customs, and returns, please visit our FAQ.

SHIPPING & RETURNS, DETAILS

WE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE.

Please note that we cannot deliver to some countries, so please check the following link to see if your shipping address is available before placing your order.(Please see the Parcels and Air columns in the relevant table.)

https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/information/overview_en.html

 

FROM TIME OF ORDER UNTIL SHIP DATE

Your order will be shipped within 1-2 days (excluding weekends and holidays).

*International delivery times can vary due to customs.

 

About VAT/IMPORTING TAX

All duties and taxes incurred upon delivery are the responsibility of the customer.

The prices listed on the website do not include VAT, import taxes, sales tax, or any other unexpected brokerage fees. If any of these unexpected fees occur, you will be responsible for them. For more information regarding the customs policies of your country, please contact your local customs office or agent. We will not accept any claims or refusals regarding payment of customs duties, etc.

Thank you for your understanding.

Please understand that local laws and regulations are the responsibility and obligation of the purchaser.


ALL ITEM, NO RETURN or NO REFUND.

Please check the measurements and conditions before purchasing. 

If you have any concerns, please be sure to contact us in advance.

 

SHIPPING METHOD

Shipping will be via Japan Post Small Packet.

If you buy in bulk and the product does not meet Small Pocket's specifications, we may choose to deliver the product in installments or by other delivery methods.

In addition, Small Pocket does not provide compensation in the event of a shipping accident. 

In such cases, we will not offer refunds or exchanges, so please only order if you are satisfied with the situation. 

We will not accept any complaints regarding these issues.

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