{"product_id":"kasuri-ikat-shirt-cotton-handmade-mid-showa-japan-vintage","title":"Kasuri Ikat Shirt — Cotton Handmade | Mid-Showa | Japan Vintage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Showa period (approx. 1950s–60s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton body \/ Synthetic at cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown household — handmade, not factory-produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of a kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKasuri — A Textile That Cannot Be Repeated\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, \"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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more Japan Vintage pieces: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/japanese-vintage\" title=\"Browse Japan Vintage Collection — Handmade \u0026amp; One-of-a-Kind Japanese Vintage Clothing\"\u003eView the Japanese Vintage Collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWear It Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShirt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ecm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003einch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength (back neck to hem)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 54.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 21.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChest (underarm to underarm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 19.7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoulder width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 37 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 14.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSleeve length (shoulder to cuff)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 47 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 18.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are approximate. Minor variations may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis item is compressed for shipping. Some creasing may occur in transit. Please allow for this when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModel clothing and props shown in photos are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48266806231193,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/kasuri-ikat-shirt-geometric-japan-vintage-01.jpg?v=1782635073","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/kasuri-ikat-shirt-cotton-handmade-mid-showa-japan-vintage","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}