{"product_id":"japanese-vintage-fabric-padded-cotton-textile-taisho-early-showa-97x92cm","title":"Japanese Vintage Fabric – Padded Cotton Textile, Taisho–Early Showa, 97 × 92 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimated to date from the Taisho to early Showa period, this textile is believed to have originally been a padded kimono, later remade into a cloth for laying down in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appeal of this piece lies in the contrasting textile compositions on its two sides. The former outer fabric features repeating small motifs with softly blurred outlines. The former lining combines plain fabric with butterfly-patterned cloth in a bold arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrderly repetition meets irregular piecing. The contrast gives this textile its distinctive visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurviving stitches and changes acquired over time add a depth that pattern alone cannot create. Rather than an artwork made for decoration, it offers a beauty that emerged from construction for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a cloth to wear to a cloth used in the home, its apparent change of purpose suggests a practice of keeping fabric in use rather than readily discarding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if another cloth shares the same pattern, its piecing and aged character will differ. Looking again at the value of an existing textile, rather than continually consuming something new, makes this one-of-a-kind piece resonate with the principles of slow fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its potential as material for remaking, consider keeping it close to admire its composition and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated period: Taisho–early Showa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory: Believed to have been remade from a padded kimono into a cloth for laying down in the home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadding and lining remain attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage 01 shows the former kimono outer-fabric side; image 02 shows the former lining side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 97 × 92 cm \/ 38.2 × 36.2 in.\u003cbr\u003ePlease allow for minor measurement variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMissing stitches have left some seams open, exposing the padding. Fraying along fabric edges and other age-related damage are also present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textile will be folded and compressed for shipping, which may result in creasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease order only if you are comfortable with the characteristics and condition of antique textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have washed this piece twice. An odor characteristic of old textiles remains. Under the stated terms for this item, damage or the return of odors following washing or wear after purchase is not covered by refunds or exchanges. Please consider these characteristics carefully before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor questions about sizing, returns, and customs, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/pages\/faq\" title=\"FAQ — Sizing, Returns and Customs\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/japanese-fabric\" title=\"Browse Japanese Vintage Fabric — View the Japanese Fabric Collection\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #222; color: #fff; padding: 12px 20px; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBrowse Japanese Vintage Fabric\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67667841384601,"sku":null,"price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/japanese-vintage-fabric-cotton-padded-textile-taisho-early-showa-01.jpg?v=1791696317","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/japanese-vintage-fabric-padded-cotton-textile-taisho-early-showa-97x92cm","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}