{"product_id":"japanese-vintage-yutan-emerald-green-family-crest-cotton","title":"Japanese Vintage Fabric — Emerald Green Yutan Cotton Chest Cover with Family Crest | Taisho–Early Showa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cem\u003eyutan\u003c\/em\u003e, a traditional Japanese cloth made to cover a chest of drawers or a long storage chest. In the past, yutan were sometimes given as wedding gifts; later, they were often used to protect and decorate paulownia chests in the home. This one comes from the Taisho to early Showa period, with an emerald green colour, a striking family crest, and openings along the top for a display rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a modern decorative textile, this cloth belonged to a household and had a practical place in daily life. Its colour, proportions, and crest preserve that domestic history, while the condition marks show that it was used rather than made only for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/japanese-fabric\" title=\"Browse more Japanese Vintage Fabric — View the Japanese Fabric Collection | NAMBA SHOUTEN\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 14px 32px; background-color: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\"\u003e→ BROWSE ALL JAPANESE FABRIC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese household textiles like this are increasingly appreciated by collectors, interior designers, and textile artists in Japan and overseas. Hang it as a textile artwork, use it as a distinctive interior covering, or preserve it whole as a record of Japanese domestic culture. It can also become material for a carefully considered remake, although its family crest and original proportions are worth living with before cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne piece only.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a genuine vintage textile, and no second example exists. Once it is gone, it will not return to the store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Taisho to early Showa period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Yutan, a traditional chest-covering textile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Emerald green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetail: Family crest and rod openings along the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical: approx. 104 cm \/ 40.9 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: approx. 111 cm \/ 43.7 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: approx. 49 cm \/ 19.2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease consider these measurements as a rough guide and allow for slight errors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are stains, discolouration, and tears in some places. As this is an old textile, please refrain from ordering if you are not comfortable with the character of aged materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe have washed it twice. A smell peculiar to antiques may remain. After ordering, damage or odour returning due to washing or wearing is not eligible for a refund or exchange. Please order only if you understand these conditions in advance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe item will be compressed for shipping, so wrinkles may occur. Please allow for this when ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying From Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece at NAMBA SHOUTEN is sourced, inspected, photographed, and shipped by us from Japan. We describe condition honestly, including the flaws, because a vintage textile that hides its history is not worth owning. Orders ship worldwide with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/japanese-fabric\" title=\"Browse more Japanese Vintage Fabric — View the Japanese Fabric Collection | NAMBA SHOUTEN\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 14px 32px; background-color: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\"\u003e→ BROWSE ALL JAPANESE FABRIC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor questions about sizing, international shipping, customs, and returns, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/pages\/faq\" title=\"FAQ — Sizing, Shipping, Returns and Customs | NAMBA SHOUTEN\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"私のストア","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45347086532761,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/1_27ae0d8d-32b6-49f2-852f-7368641f9be8.jpg?v=1746096786","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/japanese-vintage-yutan-emerald-green-family-crest-cotton","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}