{"product_id":"japanese-vintage-cotton-fabric-showa-era-plaid-unstitched-futon-textile-rust-red-olive-green-one-of-a-kind","title":"Japanese Vintage Cotton Fabric — Showa Era Plaid, Unstitched Futon Textile, Rust Red \u0026 Olive Green | One of a Kind","description":"\u003cp\u003eA futon cover is not just bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, it was a daily companion — wrapped around the body through cold winters, carried across seasons, washed and folded and used again. When it finally came to rest, it was carefully unstitched, the cotton batting removed, and the fabric returned to what it always was: cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is that cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven sometime between the early and mid-Showa era (1920s–1960s), this cotton fabric was sewn into a futon by someone in an ordinary Japanese household — not a factory, not a machine. A person chose this fabric, cut it, and stitched it by hand. That is why no two pieces like this exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colorway is striking: rust red, olive green, cream, and mauve — four tones crossing in a bold plaid that feels as considered as any textile design today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— For quilters and patchwork artists looking for authentic Japanese cotton\u003cbr\u003e— For boro-inspired textile work and slow stitch projects\u003cbr\u003e— As a wall hanging or tapestry in a farmhouse or wabi-sabi interior\u003cbr\u003e— As a table runner or framed textile art\u003cbr\u003e— As fabric for jacket, bag, or garment upcycling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemand for Showa-era Japanese cotton among textile artists and quilters in the US and Europe has grown steadily in recent years. Rooted in the philosophy of boro — the Japanese tradition of repairing and reusing cloth rather than discarding it — these fabrics carry both material and cultural value that cannot be reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnstitched. Not thrown away. Passed on.\u003cbr\u003eThat is the quiet wisdom this fabric carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Material: Cotton\u003cbr\u003e・Era: Early to Mid-Showa (approx. 1920s–1960s)\u003cbr\u003e・Origin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e・Pattern: Bold plaid in rust red, olive green, cream, and mauve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・168 × 102 cm (66.1 × 40.2 inches)\u003cbr\u003eSlight variations may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabric has been unstitched from a vintage futon. Needle holes, residual threads, and traces of cotton batting are present. Please refer to all photos before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item has been washed twice. A faint vintage scent characteristic of aged cloth may remain. Any damage or odor that occurs after washing or use following purchase is not eligible for return or exchange. Please purchase only if you fully understand and accept these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem will be compressed for shipping. Creasing may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Browse More Japanese Vintage Fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/japanese-fabric\" title=\"Browse more Japanese Vintage Fabric — Unstitched Futon Textiles, Cotton, Silk and More from Showa-Era Japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBrowse more Japanese Vintage Fabric →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48390277562521,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/japanese-vintage-fabric-cotton-plaid-futon-unstitched-showa-japan-01.jpg?v=1785388325","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/japanese-vintage-cotton-fabric-showa-era-plaid-unstitched-futon-textile-rust-red-olive-green-one-of-a-kind","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}