Kasuri is already rare on a noragi.
A pinwheel kasuri is rarer still.

The pinwheel motif — a rotating geometric form, resist-dyed into the warp and weft before weaving —
requires a level of planning and skill that goes far beyond a simple stripe.
Each motif must align. Each thread must land in the right place.
And someone chose to put this into a work jacket.

Not a formal garment. Not a display piece.
A noragi — made for the fields, the labor, the daily life of mid-Showa rural Japan.

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■ Kasuri as Folk Craft

Kasuri — the Japanese form of ikat — is one of the defining textile traditions of rural Japan.
The blurred, floating motifs are not a printing effect.
They emerge from the structure of the cloth itself,
woven in from the very beginning.

This is mingei: folk craft born from necessity,
beautiful not despite its function, but because of it.
The pinwheel pattern on this noragi is not decoration.
It is the maker’s choice, embedded in every thread.

■ Why the World Is Looking for This

Over the past decade, demand for Japan vintage workwear has grown steadily across Europe and North America.
Kasuri noragi — especially those with unusual motifs like the pinwheel —
are among the most sought-after pieces in the category.

Collectors are drawn to what fast fashion cannot offer:
handmade construction, ikat weave, indigo dye,
and the irreplaceable presence of a garment that was actually used.

Most collectors never find a pinwheel kasuri noragi.
This is one.

■ Specifications

Era             : Mid-Showa period (approx. 1950s–1960s)
Material      : Cotton
Dye            : Indigo
Weave         : Kasuri (pinwheel ikat motif)
Construction : Hand-stitched
Miyatsuguchi : Present

■ Measurements

Body Length (back neckline to hem)                           : approx. 67 cm / 26.4 in
Chest Width (underarm to underarm, straight)               : approx. 63 cm / 24.8 in
Shoulder Width (shoulder to shoulder, straight)            : approx. 64 cm / 25.2 in
Sleeve Length (shoulder point to cuff)                       : approx. 32 cm / 12.6 in
Sleeve Width                                                         : approx. 33.5 cm / 13.2 in
Cuff Width                                                             : approx. 19 cm / 7.5 in

※ Measurements are approximate. Minor variations may occur.

■ Condition

Overall condition is good. Natural signs of age present throughout.
This is a vintage piece — please purchase only if you appreciate antique and pre-owned items.

Hand-washed twice in-house. A faint vintage scent may remain.
Damage, scent, or changes after washing or wearing post-purchase are not eligible for return or exchange.
Items are compressed for shipping — minor creasing may occur in transit.
Styling props and additional garments shown in photos are not included.

One of a kind. Once it sells, it’s gone.

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