■ Product Details ■

• Era: Mid-Showa period (approx. 1940s–1960s)
• Material: Cotton (Momen)

You'll know the moment you touch it.

Unlike the uniform output of modern machinery, these fabrics carry a subtle unevenness in thread weight, a gentle irregularity in the weave, and a softness that only decades of time can produce. Once part of someone's kimono, this cotton fabric holds something no factory can replicate — the quiet weight of a life lived in it.

Because there is no pattern, the material speaks for itself.

The natural undyed cloth carries a warm, honest whiteness — the color of unbleached cotton left to age gracefully. The navy holds a deep, settled stillness. Both pieces command attention simply by existing. This is what textile collectors mean when they say Japanese fabric has a presence.

Japanese antique fabric is disappearing from the global market.

From vintage markets in London and Berlin, to textile fairs in Paris, to handmade communities in New York and Los Angeles — demand for Japanese vintage textiles is rising fast. Yet the supply of quality pieces continues to shrink. Fabric that once lived inside kimono culture is now rarely found even at antique markets in Japan. The opportunity to acquire a cohesive set like this is becoming increasingly rare.

Use it for patchwork, sashiko stitching, natural dyeing, or garment remaking. Or simply keep it — as a collector's piece, as a tactile connection to Japanese craft history. How you use it is entirely up to you.

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■ Dimensions ■

From left in the 2nd image:

Slight variations in measurement may occur.

■ Condition ■

As antique fabric, please expect: staining, color transfer, small holes, needle holes, fold creases, and color variation. These are inherent characteristics of aged textile, not defects.

• Laundered twice by us prior to shipping
• A faint antique scent may remain
• Items are compressed for shipping; creasing may occur

Due to the nature of antique goods, we do not accept returns or exchanges. Additional wear, damage, or odor after washing or use post-delivery is not eligible for refund. Please order only if you fully understand and accept these conditions.

■ Included ■

3 fabric pieces only. Props shown in photos are not included.