Product Details

• Era: Early Showa Period (c. 1920s–1930s)

• Material: Cotton

This is a cotton kids’ umanori hakama (riding-style pants) tailored in the early Showa period.
Carefully crafted to fit a small child, it was originally worn as everyday clothing in rural areas of Japan and has survived to the present day as a rare vintage piece.

Due to its small size, it is not suitable for practical wear today, but it holds great value as handmade or upcycling material, and is ideal for sashiko, patchwork, or other craft projects.

There are signs of age, including fading and wear, but the cotton remains soft and durable, preserving the unique texture and charm of vintage Japanese textiles.

Japanese vintage fabrics are highly valued by handmade enthusiasts and textile collectors worldwide, and early Showa period children’s clothing fabrics are particularly rare and sought after for upcycling projects.

This hakama can also serve as a distinctive material for remodeling, display, or craft projects, adding both story and character to your creations.

Experience the charm of Japanese vintage fabric and bring this piece back to life in your own handmade project.

Note: The item will be shipped compressed, so wrinkles may occur. Please understand this in advance.

Measurements

• Waist: approx. 52 cm / 20.5 in

• Total Length: approx. 59 cm / 23.2 in

• Inseam: approx. 25 cm / 9.8 in

Please allow slight deviations in measurements.

Condition

• The back panel contains cardboard-like material, which may be bent or warped. (It appears it was only glued, not sewn, so the glue has peeled and the cardboard is visible.)

• This is a vintage item; please refrain from purchasing if you are not comfortable with imperfections.

• The item has been washed twice by us. There is a characteristic vintage odor. We do not accept returns or exchanges for damages or odor returning after washing or use, so please order only if you understand and accept this.