{"product_id":"japanese-vintage-fabric-cotton-plaid-unwoven-showa","title":"Japanese Vintage Fabric — Cotton Plaid, Dusty Pink \u0026 Charcoal, Early-Mid Showa | Boro Unwoven Cloth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA plaid cotton fabric that once kept someone warm through decades of Japanese winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cloth was originally made into a futon cover in a private home during the early-to-mid Showa era. It was used with care over many years, then carefully hand-unstitched — returning it to a single length of fabric, ready for its next life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDusty pink. Charcoal black. Muted khaki.\u003cbr\u003eThis colorway does not exist in mass production. It never did.\u003cbr\u003eIt was born in an ordinary Japanese household, woven into the quiet rhythm of everyday life — and that is precisely what makes it extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe repairs, the color variations, the worn edges — these are not flaws.\u003cbr\u003eThey are the marks of a life lived with care.\u003cbr\u003eThis is \u003cem\u003eboro\u003c\/em\u003e — the Japanese tradition of mending, reusing, and finding beauty in imperfection. Collectors and creators around the world seek it out. This is the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow people use this fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStitch it into a handmade pouch — the plaid pattern becomes the face of your work.\u003cbr\u003eUse it as jacket lining — every time you wear it, you carry a piece of Showa Japan with you.\u003cbr\u003eDrape it in a corner of your room — and watch the space quietly change.\u003cbr\u003eOr simply keep it close. Some things are enough just as they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Japanese vintage fabric — known as \u003cem\u003efurugire\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ekofu\u003c\/em\u003e — is gaining recognition worldwide as a rare and irreplaceable textile. The supply is finite and shrinking. If this piece speaks to you, don't wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of a kind. It will never exist again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/japanese-fabric\" title=\"Browse more Vintage Japanese Fabric — NAMBA SHOUTEN Japanese Fabric Collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e→ Browse more Vintage Japanese Fabric at NAMBA SHOUTEN\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ Item Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・Material: Cotton\u003cbr\u003e・Era: Early to Mid-Showa period (approx. 1930s–1950s)\u003cbr\u003e・Pattern: Plaid check — dusty pink, charcoal black, muted khaki\u003cbr\u003e・Original use: Futon cover (hand-unstitched)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・180cm × 98cm (approx. 70.9\" × 38.6\")\u003cbr\u003e※ Please allow for slight variations in measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStaining, fraying, small holes, tears, color variation, and visible repairs throughout.\u003cbr\u003eThese characteristics are consistent with authentic boro textile and are considered part of its value and appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Hand-washed twice by the seller\u003cbr\u003e・A vintage scent may be present; airing in a well-ventilated space is recommended\u003cbr\u003e・Any damage, fading, or changes in condition after washing or use are not eligible for return or exchange\u003cbr\u003e・Please purchase only if you fully understand and accept these conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※ This item will be compressed for shipping and may arrive with creases.\u003cbr\u003e※ Please examine all photos carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/namba_shouten\/\" title=\"Follow NAMBA SHOUTEN on Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFollow us on Instagram @namba_shouten\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48313839157401,"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-unwoven-showa-01.jpg?v=1784005542","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/japanese-vintage-fabric-cotton-plaid-unwoven-showa","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}