This Japanese vintage indigo stole was sewn and assembled by us from multiple striped cotton fabrics. Rough hand-stitching brings the separate pieces together, leaving an imperfect but deeply human surface that feels closer to textile work than to a conventional accessory.

The indigo tones shift from strip to strip. The seams are uneven in places, the edges are unfinished, and the fabric carries the quiet marks of age. These are not flaws to hide. They are the beginning of a textile that can keep changing through wear, repair, and care.

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Wear it as a scarf to add a quiet touch of Japanese textile culture to everyday clothing. Drape it over a sofa or chair, hang it as a small textile artwork, or let it develop into your own boro-style piece by repairing future wear rather than replacing it.

Japanese vintage textiles are gaining recognition among collectors, designers, and slow-fashion buyers in Japan and overseas. This is a useful, one-of-a-kind object made for a longer life, not a disposable seasonal accessory.

One piece only. This is a genuine vintage textile, and no second example exists. Once it is gone, it will not return to the store.

Product Details

• Material: Cotton
• Colour: Indigo and striped tones
• Construction: Hand-stitched and assembled by NAMBA SHOUTEN
• Edges: Unfinished

Size

Approx. 35 × 180 cm (approx. 13.8 × 70.9 in)

Various fabrics are used, so the size is an estimate. Slight variations may occur.

Condition

The patchwork stitching is uneven in areas, and the edges are unfinished, so fraying may naturally occur over time. You may also find signs of age such as stains, fold lines, or small needle holes. If the fabric tears or frays further, we encourage you to embrace that process and repair it yourself, nurturing its transformation into a personal boro-style textile.

As this is a vintage item, please order only if you understand and appreciate its aged nature.

This item has been washed twice by us. It retains the unique scent of old fabric. We do not accept returns or exchanges due to damage or odour that may arise after washing or use. The item will be compressed for shipping, which may result in wrinkles.

Buying From Japan

Every piece at NAMBA SHOUTEN is sourced, inspected, photographed, and shipped by us from Japan. We describe condition honestly, including the flaws, because a vintage textile that hides its history is not worth owning. Orders ship worldwide with tracking.

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