{"product_id":"japanese-vintage-mompe-pants-navy-stripe-cotton-hand-sewn-tohoku-showa-era-workwear-remake-fabric","title":"Japanese Vintage Mompe Pants — Navy Stripe Cotton, Hand-Sewn, Tohoku | Showa Era Workwear | Remake Fabric","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to Mid Showa Period (approx. 1930s–1950s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tohoku, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in the farmlands of Tohoku, this is a piece that has traveled through time to reach you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavy cotton with fine vertical stripes, entirely hand-sewn from start to finish — every stitch a testament to the skill and patience of the women who wore and worked in these pants generations ago. No machines. No shortcuts. Just needle, thread, and a lifetime of craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Mompe?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMompe are traditional Japanese work pants worn by rural women, particularly in the Tohoku and Hokuriku regions. Designed for freedom of movement in the fields and mountains, their wide, tapered silhouette and adjustable tie waist make them adaptable to any body — something no mass-produced garment can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II, the Japanese government issued a formal directive encouraging women to wear mompe as practical daily wear. After the war, as Western fashion swept through Japan, mompe quietly disappeared from everyday life. What remains today carries the warmth and memory of the people who lived in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not just vintage pants. They are folk artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Those Who Live Close to the Land\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you grow your own food, work with your hands, or are drawn to a slower, more intentional way of living — mompe were made for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing a garment like this is a quiet act of resistance against fast fashion. It is a commitment to real materials, real craft, and real longevity. This piece once supported someone's working life. We hope it finds its way into yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/noragi\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse Noragi \u0026amp; Japanese Vintage Workwear — View the Noragi Collection\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJapanese Vintage Workwear Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for more pieces rooted in the same tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Ideal as Remake Fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton retains excellent body and structure. The navy stripe remains rich and largely unfaded. Wear it as-is, or carefully unpick the seams and use the fabric for your own textile or sewing projects. A favorite among makers, artists, and slow fashion enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece. Once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ecm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003einches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 74 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 29.1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength (inseam)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 65 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 25.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHem width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 5.9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 87 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 34.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are approximate. Please allow for slight variance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood overall condition. There is an intentional opening at the front crotch area — this is \u003cstrong\u003enot damage\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is reinforced with bar-tack stitching, indicating it is a deliberate and quite rare structural detail of this garment's original construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all vintage pieces, please expect minor signs of age consistent with its era. This item is intended for buyers who appreciate and understand the nature of antique textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-washed twice by us prior to listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA faint vintage scent remains, characteristic of aged natural fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll sales are final. We are unable to accept returns or exchanges due to condition, scent, or wear after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem will be compressed for shipping; some creasing may occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease order only if you are comfortable with the above conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis piece is part of our ongoing curation of Japanese folk textiles and vintage workwear. Each item is selected for its authenticity, rarity, and connection to Japan's material culture.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47889098244249,"sku":null,"price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/mompe-pants-navy-stripe-cotton-tohoku-japanese-vintage-01.jpg?v=1780896198","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/japanese-vintage-mompe-pants-navy-stripe-cotton-hand-sewn-tohoku-showa-era-workwear-remake-fabric","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}