{"product_id":"japanese-vintage-monpe-pants-striped-cotton-mid-showa-era-handmade-remake-fabric","title":"Japanese Vintage Monpe Pants — Striped Cotton, Mid-Showa Era | Handmade \u0026 Remake Fabric","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Showa Period\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Monpe?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonpe are traditional Japanese work trousers worn by rural women — particularly in the Tohoku and Hokuriku regions — for farming and daily life. Cut from sturdy cotton or linen, their relaxed silhouette and tapered ankles were designed for ease of movement in the fields. During wartime, monpe spread across the entire country, becoming deeply woven into the fabric of Showa-era Japanese life. A true folk garment that carries the memory of the land and the people who worked it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, monpe are increasingly sought after by collectors, slow fashion enthusiasts, and textile artists across Europe and North America — recognized alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/noragi\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse more Noragi Jackets — View the Noragi Collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enoragi jackets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as icons of Japanese workwear heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vertical stripe cotton — woven in the understated, utilitarian aesthetic of mid-Showa rural Japan — carries the softness and drape that only decades of wear and washing can produce. No machine can replicate this. The fabric has genuinely lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an era of fast fashion and disposable clothing, a piece like this is a quiet act of resistance. One garment. One story. Made to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome stitch loss at the crotch seam, resulting in a small opening. The waist elastic has deteriorated with age and is fully stretched out — both are reflected in the price. Replace the elastic for an easy restoration, or style with suspenders for a look that suits the rugged, working character of these pants beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight soiling consistent with age and use. Washed twice by us prior to listing. A faint vintage scent remains, natural for aged textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll sales are final.\u003c\/strong\u003e We are unable to accept returns or exchanges due to condition, scent, or wear after purchase. Please order only if you are comfortable with the nature of vintage goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem will be compressed for shipping. Some creasing may occur in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Ideal as Remake Fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe striped cotton retains excellent body and structure — a favorite among textile artists, slow fashion makers, and anyone who works with their hands. Carefully unpick the seams and the fabric becomes the raw material for your next creation.\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. 110 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 43.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInseam \/ Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 55 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 21.7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHem Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 15.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 6.1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 31.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are approximate. Minor variations may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47896179703961,"sku":null,"price":90.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/monpe-stripe-cotton-vintage-japan-01_c817c18f-cd37-488f-9f7a-14fa2c0fe3b1.jpg?v=1781073595","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/japanese-vintage-monpe-pants-striped-cotton-mid-showa-era-handmade-remake-fabric","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}