{"product_id":"monpe-pants-indigo-kasuri-snow-pattern-cotton-japan-vintage","title":"Indigo Snow Pattern (Yukinko) Kasuri Monpe Pants | Japan Vintage Handmade Cotton One-of-a-Kind","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the quiet fields of early Showa-era Japan, women wore these indigo-dyed monpe as they worked the land — each stitch a testament to a life lived with intention.\u003cbr\u003eThe snow pattern (Yukinko) kasuri, with its soft white dots scattered across deep indigo like snowflakes falling on a winter night, is among the rarest kasuri designs ever woven.\u003cbr\u003eThis is not just a garment from the past — it is a living piece of slow fashion, ready to become part of your story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYukinko Kasuri (雪ん子絣) — literally \"snow child kasuri\" — is an exceptionally rare ikat pattern that almost never appears on the market. Hand-woven and hand-dyed in cotton during the early Showa period (1920s–1940s), this monpe carries the depth and warmth that fast fashion can never replicate. Whether you are drawn to slow living, natural farming, ceramics, or the art of remake and upcycling, this piece speaks directly to a life rooted in authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front interior features a carefully sewn reinforcement patch cut from the same snow pattern (Yukinko) kasuri fabric — a quiet act of care by the original owner, extending the life of something precious. This is the philosophy of mottainai (もったいない) made visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly sought after in the Japan vintage market by collectors, slow fashion advocates, and textile artists alike. The indigo kasuri fabric is also prized as a \u003cstrong\u003eremake and handmade material\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for bags, accessories, patchwork, and upcycled fashion projects. As Japan vintage gains momentum in Western markets, snow pattern (Yukinko) kasuri remains one of its rarest expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 69 cm \/ 27.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength (inseam area)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 59 cm \/ 23.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHem width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 12 cm \/ 4.7 in (measured with kohaze fastened)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 87.5 cm \/ 34.4 in\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\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTear at the crotch area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch loss at the tie attachment points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaining and previous repairs present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashed twice in-house; some vintage odor may remain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a vintage item. Please understand its age and character before purchasing. Returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for damage or odor that occurs after washing or wearing. Please order only if you fully accept these conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem will be compressed for shipping. Wrinkles may occur in transit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/monpe-momohiki\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse more Monpe Pants — View the Monpe \u0026amp; Momohiki Collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse our full Monpe \u0026amp; Momohiki collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48265951707289,"sku":null,"price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/monpe-pants-indigo-kasuri-snow-pattern-cotton-japan-vintage-01.jpg?v=1782624745","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/monpe-pants-indigo-kasuri-snow-pattern-cotton-japan-vintage","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}