Details

• Era: Mid-Showa period (approx. 1950s–60s)
• Material: Cotton body / Synthetic at cuffs
• Made by: Unknown household — handmade, not factory-produced
• Quantity: One of a kind

In mid-Showa Japan, someone in an ordinary household sat down and made this shirt by hand. No famous craftsman, no factory floor — just an unnamed person, a quiet moment, and a piece of fabric that has outlasted them by decades. When you choose this shirt, you are not buying the past. You are choosing a companion for the next ten years of your life.

Kasuri — A Textile That Cannot Be Repeated

The geometric pattern of arrow feathers and diamond shapes is kasuri — a traditional Japanese ikat textile where the design emerges from the weave itself. The subtle blur and shift in the pattern cannot be replicated by printing. No two pieces are ever identical. That is the essence of kasuri.

Today, "kasuri / ikat" is drawing serious attention from collectors and buyers in Europe and the United States as part of the Japan Vintage movement. The handmade work of unnamed households is being rediscovered as "the most authentic Japanese design" in global markets — and its rarity only grows with time.

Explore more Japan Vintage pieces: View the Japanese Vintage Collection →

Wear It Today

Shirt collar, front button placket, folded cuffs. The silhouette is clean and simple — it sits naturally within a modern wardrobe. Pair it casually with denim, or dress it up slightly with trousers. The kasuri pattern adds an unmistakable sense of authenticity to any outfit.

Size

Measurements are approximate. Minor variations may occur.

Condition

In good condition for its age. This is a vintage item — please expect signs of age and natural wear consistent with a piece from the mid-Showa era. We have laundered this item twice. A faint vintage scent may remain. Please note that any changes in condition (including odor or wear) that occur after purchase through washing or use are not eligible for return or exchange. Please order only if you understand and accept the nature of vintage goods.

Shipping

This item is compressed for shipping. Some creasing may occur in transit. Please allow for this when ordering.

Model clothing and props shown in photos are not included.