{"product_id":"japanese-vintage-noragi-jacket-indigo-striped-cotton-starburst-textile-showa-era","title":"Japanese Vintage Noragi Jacket | Indigo Striped Cotton \u0026 Starburst Textile | Showa Era","description":"\u003cp\u003eNoragi were everyday rural garments worn for field work, rice farming, and other forms of labor. They supported the people who worked in them and lived close to the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade only for practical use, worn until they began to deteriorate, and gradually disappearing from everyday life, garments like this were never expected to be valued as they are today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis noragi was made around the early to mid-Showa period. The front is made from deep indigo-dyed striped cotton. The reverse side uses a completely different textile in pink and blue, creating a striking contrast with the indigo front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first image shows the reverse side.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white lines radiating from the center of the textile look like fireworks or large flowers in bloom. Set against fine stripes, this unusual design is the defining feature of the piece. The pattern changes in appearance from the sleeves to the body, creating a different impression as the garment moves and is worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoragi with this connection to farming, labor, and rural Japanese life are receiving increasing attention in the international Japanese vintage market. This is a one-of-a-kind garment with the presence and character of slow fashion, far removed from the uniformity of fast fashion. It is a meaningful piece for those drawn to old houses, weekend farming, slow living, and clothing made to be worn for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from soft cotton, it can be worn as a lightweight layer in spring and summer, or as an extra layer in air-conditioned spaces. The textile stands out over a simple white T-shirt and black trousers, while it also works beautifully over a dress or a pair of modern wide-leg pants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece of Japanese rural clothing, once used in everyday life, brought into the present. No identical piece can exist. This is a truly one-of-a-kind garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Approximately early to mid-Showa period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront: Indigo-dyed striped cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse side: Pink and blue patterned cotton with white starburst motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength from back collar seam to hem: 83.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest width, measured straight across underarms: 56.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder width: 61 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve length, from shoulder point to cuff: 33 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve width: 37 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuff opening: 18.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow for minor measurement variations.\u003cbr\u003eModel height: 171 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamage and repairs are present. The indigo-dyed outer fabric shows abrasions, fraying, loose threads, holes, and repair marks. The patterned cloth on the reverse side also has holes, fraying, and repair marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a vintage garment, it may show weakened fabric, loose stitching, and changes in color caused by age. These characteristics are evidence that this noragi was actually used in everyday life, something new clothing cannot reproduce. Please review the images carefully and purchase only if you are comfortable with vintage textiles and old garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garment will be folded and compressed for shipping, so wrinkles may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease do not order if you are not comfortable with the characteristics of old garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis garment has been washed twice by us. It has the characteristic odor of an old textile. If damage or odor returns as a result of washing or wearing after purchase, it will not be eligible for a refund or exchange. Please order only if you understand and accept these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/noragi\" class=\"button button--primary\" role=\"button\" title=\"Browse more Japanese vintage Noragi jackets\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 22px; background-color: #111111; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBrowse More Noragi Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor questions about sizing, returns, and customs, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/pages\/faq\" title=\"FAQ about sizing, returns, and customs\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48994420293785,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/noragi-jacket-indigo-striped-cotton-showa-japan-vintage-01.jpg?v=1788853914","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/japanese-vintage-noragi-jacket-indigo-striped-cotton-starburst-textile-showa-era","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}