{"product_id":"monpe-pants-kasuri-cotton-elastic-waist-showa-retro-japan-vintage-handmade-remake-fabric","title":"Monpe Pants — Kasuri Cotton, Elastic Waist | Showa Retro Japan Vintage | Handmade Remake Fabric","description":"\u003cp\u003eLiving close to the earth, working with your hands, building a life with intention — people who choose that way of living are searching for pieces like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese monpe pants were worn in a Japanese farming village during the mid-Showa era. Someone put them on every morning before heading out to the fields — touching soil, moving through seasons, washing and wearing them again and again. That daily rhythm is what created the softness and texture this cotton now holds. No new fabric can replicate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKasuri is an ancient Japanese weaving technique where threads are dyed before weaving to create the pattern. Unlike printed or embroidered fabric, kasuri is built into the cloth at the thread level — giving it a subtle blur and gentle irregularity that makes every piece one of a kind. The contrast of navy and white carries a quiet strength that does not fade with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow fashion advocates and Japan vintage collectors around the world are searching for exactly this. Fabric that holds the memory of land and labor. Something that mass production can never create. That is the true value of these monpe pants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear them\u003c\/strong\u003e — The relaxed elastic-waist silhouette fits naturally as everyday wide-leg pants or loungewear. The kasuri pattern adds a quiet presence to any top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse as fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e — The high-quality kasuri cotton is also prized as material for handmade projects: bags, cushions, patchwork, and more. Showa-era cloth, given new life in a new form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo two of these exist. This is a one-of-a-kind piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaist (elastic, stretched)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 94 cm \/ 37 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInseam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 57 cm \/ 22.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHem width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 17 cm \/ 6.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 81 cm \/ 31.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※ Measurements are approximate. Minor variations may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Kasuri (ikat weave) \/ Navy × White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: Elastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Mid-Showa period (approx. 1950s–1960s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Used \/ Cotton texture in good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 1 (one of a kind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartial stitch loss at the waistband. Some staining and wear visible throughout. This is a vintage item — please understand its age before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have laundered this item twice. A faint vintage scent may remain. Please note that any damage or odor that occurs after ordering, washing, or wearing is not eligible for return or exchange. Order only if you fully understand and accept these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem will be compressed for shipping. Wrinkles may occur. Please steam or hang after arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love Japanese vintage workwear, explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/noragi\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse more Japanese Vintage Workwear — View the Noragi Collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoragi Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more one-of-a-kind pieces from Japan's working past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47961421447321,"sku":null,"price":90.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/monpe-pants-kasuri-navy-cotton-japan-vintage-01_16557e4e-06a2-4d5c-bbe6-9dff8fb0c511.jpg?v=1781765735","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/monpe-pants-kasuri-cotton-elastic-waist-showa-retro-japan-vintage-handmade-remake-fabric","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}