{"product_id":"japanese-vintage-momohiki-pants-cotton-striped-waist-ties","title":"Japanese Vintage Momohiki Pants – Showa Cotton with Striped Waist Ties","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlain Cotton, a Single Thread of Stripes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Japan of everyday labor, clothing served a purpose beyond being worn or admired for pleasure: it supported the work of daily life. Momohiki, traditional Japanese trousers worn for farming and other physical work, retain that way of thinking in their very shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA narrow cut that follows the legs. A wraparound waist secured with ties. Unlike conventional trousers, their construction grew out of Japanese life and labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair of plain cotton momohiki dates to around the middle of the Showa era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe near-black body appears understated at first. Look at the waist ties, however, and a different fabric emerges: fine stripes, set against the plain cotton. Both are quiet in color, yet the contrast in weave and pattern gives this pair its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than an added decoration, the ties that fasten the garment become its defining feature. Hanging loose, knotted, or resting against the body of the trousers, they reveal a little stripe against the solid fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe cannot know why the maker chose this particular combination. Even so, these different cloths brought together in one garment offer an individuality absent from uniformly finished new clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong reinforcement panels are attached inside both legs. Hand stitching is also visible along the seams. Beneath the simple exterior are traces of layered cloth and the passage of a needle. Discovering the construction revealed when the garment is turned inside out is part of the pleasure of this pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese everyday clothing continues to attract interest among vintage enthusiasts in Europe and North America. Its appeal lies in more than age or rarity. Caring for everyday possessions and continuing to use cloth embody a set of values distinct from fast fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those drawn to slow living, a life closer to the land, or a more intentional relationship with the things they own, this garment offers a way to explore those feelings through dress. Read its construction as you might a vernacular object, then welcome it into present-day life as clothing. That is how we recommend enjoying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Around mid-Showa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair the narrow, leg-following silhouette with a roomy cotton shirt or a longer outer layer. Keeping some volume above allows the distinctive outline of momohiki to stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plain body is easy to coordinate, while the striped ties become an accent when the waist is visible. Layer with noragi, traditional Japanese farming garments, or a haori jacket to bring together the textures of Japanese everyday clothing. Alternatively, wear them with your usual shirt and leather shoes to highlight their unconventional shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThigh width, measured flat: 24 cm \/ 9.45 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHem width, measured flat: 14 cm \/ 5.51 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 84 cm \/ 33.07 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow for slight measurement variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional trousers with a continuous waistband, momohiki wrap around the body and are adjusted with ties. Conventional waist and inseam sizing does not apply in the same way; please use the thigh and hem widths as your reference. Momohiki are traditionally worn close to the legs rather than with a regular or oversized fit. Please research the detailed method of putting them on yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe waist ties have damage, including wear and fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garment will be folded and compressed for shipping, which may cause creasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refrain from ordering if you are not comfortable with the characteristics of old garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have washed this garment twice. It retains an odor characteristic of old clothing. Damage or the return of odors arising after purchase through washing or wear are not eligible for a refund or exchange. 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