{"product_id":"indigo-kasuri-monpe-japanese-vintage-noragi-work-pants-mingei-one-of-a-kind","title":"Indigo Kasuri Monpe — Japanese Vintage Noragi Work Pants | Mingei One-of-a-Kind","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Showa period (approx. 1940s–1960s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDye:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigo (Aizome)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kasuri (ikat weave)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind noragi work pant, hand-crafted from indigo-dyed kasuri cotton — a textile tradition born from Japan's farming villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn in the fields and woven into the rhythms of daily rural life, these monpe are a true piece of Japanese mingei (folk craft). The kasuri pattern — small geometric motifs scattered across a deep indigo ground — is a masterwork of textile design that no machine can replicate. Each thread carries the subtle irregularity of handwork, and the indigo deepens in character with every wash and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonpe are defined by their relaxed, wide-leg silhouette gathered at the waist with a fabric tie, and tapered at the ankle for ease of movement. This silhouette echoes modern wide-leg and harem pants, making them surprisingly wearable today — pair with a linen shirt, a vintage tee, or layer under a haori for a Japan-inspired look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an era of fast fashion, the value of a piece with a story — one made by hand, worn with purpose, and passed through time — is something more people around the world are beginning to seek. Japanese workwear like noragi and monpe is now recognized globally as Japan Vintage: a category defined by craft, authenticity, and slow fashion values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring something real into your everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/noragi\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse more Noragi Jackets — View the Noragi Collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse more pieces from our Noragi Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: approx. 68 cm \/ 26.8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength (inseam area): approx. 62 cm \/ 24.4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHem width (buttoned): approx. 10.5 cm \/ 4.1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: approx. 85 cm \/ 33.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Slight measurement variance may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood overall condition. As with all vintage items, please expect minor signs of age, fading, or wear consistent with its history. We have laundered this item twice. A faint vintage scent may remain. Please note that any damage or odor that occurs after purchase — including through washing or wearing — is not eligible for return or exchange. Order only if you understand and accept the nature of vintage goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Item will be compressed for shipping. Some creasing may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900505571481,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/monpe-pants-indigo-kasuri-cotton-japan-vintage-01_7ccbe4d1-f397-4bb4-bb2c-412328f3ee1a.jpg?v=1781166887","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/indigo-kasuri-monpe-japanese-vintage-noragi-work-pants-mingei-one-of-a-kind","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}