{"product_id":"indigo-stripe-monpe-pants-japanese-vintage-cotton-1930s-50s","title":"Indigo Stripe Monpe Pants — Japanese Vintage Cotton, 1930s–50s","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore fast fashion, before synthetic fibers, there were monpe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn by generations of Japanese women working the fields and tending the home, monpe were the everyday uniform of rural life — loose, breathable, and built to move. Today, that same design philosophy resonates with a new generation seeking comfort, simplicity, and clothing with a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair is woven from cotton in a classic indigo stripe — a pattern rooted in the textile traditions of rural Japan. The natural indigo tones deepen with wear and washing, developing a patina that no factory can replicate. A quiet, honest garment that asks nothing of you except to be worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonpe have gained devoted followings among slow fashion advocates, vintage collectors, and those drawn to Japanese workwear aesthetics in Europe and North America. This is a rare opportunity to own an original piece from the 1930s–50s — not a reproduction, not an interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight cotton makes these ideal for warmer months, while the relaxed silhouette traps just enough warmth for cool mornings and transitional seasons. The wide leg and gathered waist allow air to circulate freely — a natural solution to seasonal discomfort that modern activewear is still trying to replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated 1930s–1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigo stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 83 cm \/ 32.7 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaist (flat):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 67 cm \/ 26.4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInseam:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 58 cm \/ 22.8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHem Width (single leg, flat):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 15.5 cm \/ 6.1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease allow slight variations in measurements. Model height: 171 cm \/ 5'7\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. Minor signs of age consistent with the era, but no significant damage, staining, or odor. Laundered twice before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this is a vintage item. We do not accept returns or exchanges.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more Japanese vintage workwear in our \u003ca title=\"Browse Monpe \u0026amp; Momohiki — Japanese Vintage Work Trousers\" href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/monpe-momohiki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMonpe \u0026amp; Momohiki collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48321233223833,"sku":null,"price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/monpe-pants-indigo-stripe-cotton-japan-vintage-1930s-01_201e9667-59e0-40d9-bd22-5518188537f9.jpg?v=1784191230","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/indigo-stripe-monpe-pants-japanese-vintage-cotton-1930s-50s","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}