{"product_id":"japan-vintage-kendo-gi-mitsuboshi-cotton-navy-made-in-japan-heisei-era-remake-fabric","title":"Japan Vintage Kendo Gi | Mitsuboshi Cotton Navy | Made in Japan | Heisei Era | Remake Fabric","description":"\u003cp\u003eCotton doesn't lie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery hour of practice, every wash, every season spent in a dojo —\u003cbr\u003eit all lives in the fabric.\u003cbr\u003eThis Mitsuboshi kendo gi, made in Japan during the Heisei era,\u003cbr\u003ecarries that history in every thread.\u003cbr\u003eNo synthetic fiber can replicate it.\u003cbr\u003eNo fast fashion brand can manufacture it.\u003cbr\u003eThis kind of texture only comes from time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cotton kendo gi (dogi) produced by Mitsuboshi —\u003cbr\u003eone of Japan's most respected martial arts textile makers —\u003cbr\u003eduring the mid-to-late Heisei period (approx. 1995–2010s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% cotton, navy (kon) ground.\u003cbr\u003eMade in Japan, at a time when domestic craftsmanship\u003cbr\u003ewas still the standard, not the exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply a used uniform.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a piece of Japan's budo culture —\u003cbr\u003ea folk artifact of the dojo, dense with practice and intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, Japanese vintage martial arts clothing\u003cbr\u003ehas attracted growing attention from collectors,\u003cbr\u003eslow fashion practitioners, and textile artists worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eThis is exactly the kind of piece they're looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/kendo-judo\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vintage Kendo \u0026amp; Judo Gi | Japanese Martial Arts Workwear | NAMBA SHOUTEN\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse All Kendo \u0026amp; Judo →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFOR MAKERS \u0026amp; REMIXERS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tightly woven cotton of a kendo gi is one of the most\u003cbr\u003esought-after fabrics in the handmade and upcycling community.\u003cbr\u003eBags, pouches, aprons, interior goods —\u003cbr\u003ethe indigo-toned, naturally faded fabric produces results\u003cbr\u003ethat no new material can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a maker looking for a one-of-a-kind base fabric,\u003cbr\u003ethis is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Era　　　　　Mid-to-Late Heisei Period (approx. 1995–2010s)\u003cbr\u003e・Brand　　　　Mitsuboshi\u003cbr\u003e・Material　　　100% Cotton\u003cbr\u003e・Color　　　　Navy (Kon)\u003cbr\u003e・Size　　　　　No.1 (Medium)\u003cbr\u003e・Origin　　　　Made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll measurements are approximate. Minor variance may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67.0 cm \/ 26.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChest Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.0 cm \/ 18.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoulder Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.5 cm \/ 19.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSleeve Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.0 cm \/ 11.0 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSleeve Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.0 cm \/ 7.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSleeve Opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5 cm \/ 5.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is good for its age. Please note the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Minor fraying present.\u003cbr\u003e・The inner label appears to have been removed at some point.\u003cbr\u003e・Washed twice in-house prior to listing.\u003cbr\u003e　A faint vintage scent characteristic of aged textiles remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is sold as-is.\u003cbr\u003eReturns, refunds, or exchanges are not accepted for:\u003cbr\u003e　— Damage or scent that occurs after washing or wearing\u003cbr\u003e　— Personal preference regarding condition or fit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is intended for those who appreciate\u003cbr\u003ethe beauty and character of aged, well-made objects.\u003cbr\u003eIf vintage items are not for you, please refrain from ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSHIPPING NOTE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item will be compressed for shipping.\u003cbr\u003eSome wrinkling may occur in transit.\u003cbr\u003ePlease steam or hang upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003eStyling props and model's other garments are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLOOKING FOR MORE KENDO \u0026amp; JUDO PIECES?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach item in our collection is sourced directly from Japan —\u003cbr\u003eselected one at a time, with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/kendo-judo\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vintage Kendo \u0026amp; Judo Gi | Japanese Martial Arts Workwear | NAMBA SHOUTEN\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ View All Kendo \u0026amp; Judo Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton doesn't forget.\u003cbr\u003eNeither will you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996778254489,"sku":null,"price":79.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/vintage-kendo-gi-mitsuboshi-navy-cotton-made-in-japan-1.jpg?v=1777352647","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/japan-vintage-kendo-gi-mitsuboshi-cotton-navy-made-in-japan-heisei-era-remake-fabric","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}