{"product_id":"japanese-vintage-fabric-mid-showa-red-indigo-checkered-cotton-five-width-unstitched-cloth-173-142-cm-68-1-55-9-in","title":"Japanese Vintage Fabric | Mid-Showa Red \u0026 Indigo Checkered Cotton, Five-Width Unstitched Cloth, 173 × 142 cm (68.1 × 55.9 in)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is Japanese vintage fabric unstitched from a mid-Showa-era futon cover. It combines two different cotton fabrics: a fine red check pattern and a larger check pattern in indigo, dark navy, brown, and reddish brown. Joined into a five-width cloth, the contrasting patterns create a rhythm that could not be achieved with a single fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-stitched seams remain along the joins, together with indigo patch repairs. These repairs are practical traces of how different fabrics were joined and kept in use as one futon cover. The cotton has the distinctive character of mid-century Japanese household textiles, with a texture and irregularity that is difficult to reproduce in modern fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Mid-Showa era, approximately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Two different fabrics joined into a five-width unstitched cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approximately 173 × 142 cm (68.1 × 55.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign and character\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe red fabric features a fine, orderly check pattern created by narrow crossing lines. The second fabric has broader checks in indigo, dark navy, brown, and reddish brown, with changing contrasts in color and scale. The joins, hand stitching, and indigo patch repairs are part of the fabric’s character rather than details to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a newly made decorative textile. It was made for practical use, later unstitched, and preserved as a material with its construction and repair history still visible. It is a one-of-a-kind piece for collectors of Japanese vintage fabric and for makers looking for a textile with a clear history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWays to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 173 × 142 cm (68.1 × 55.9 in), this cloth can be used for bags, pouches, garment panels, hats, patchwork, and other textile projects. The red check pattern can be used as an accent, while the larger indigo and brown checks can form the main surface. Keeping the repair marks and the borders between the patterns visible can add depth to handmade clothing and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/japanese-fabric\" title=\"Browse Japanese Vintage Fabric\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#222;color:#fff;padding:12px 20px;text-decoration:none;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eBrowse Japanese Vintage Fabric\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs vintage fabric unstitched from a futon cover, it has stains, uneven coloration, rubbing, missing stitches, patch repairs using additional fabric, frayed edges, and loose threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have washed this fabric twice. It has the characteristic scent of an old vintage textile. Any damage or the return of an odor caused by washing or use after your order is not eligible for a refund or exchange. It will be compressed for shipping and may arrive with wrinkles. Please order only if you understand and accept these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor questions about the fabric’s size, condition, returns, and customs, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/pages\/faq\" title=\"FAQ about sizing, returns, and customs\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49021096165529,"sku":null,"price":91.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/japanese-vintage-fabric-checkered-cotton-red-indigo-mid-showa-unstitched-cloth-five-width-01.jpg?v=1789367437","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/japanese-vintage-fabric-mid-showa-red-indigo-checkered-cotton-five-width-unstitched-cloth-173-142-cm-68-1-55-9-in","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}