{"product_id":"noragi-jacket-indigo-check-cotton-uwappari-showa-vintage","title":"Vintage Noragi Uwappari Jacket – Indigo Check Cotton | Showa Japan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNoragi Uwappari — Indigo Check Cotton Work Jacket | Showa Era, Tohoku Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an age flooded with mass production, a garment like this stands apart. This \u003cem\u003euwappari\u003c\/em\u003e (上っ張り) — a traditional Japanese over-jacket worn as a protective work layer — was made and worn in the rural farmlands of Tohoku during the mid-Showa period (roughly 1950s–1960s). Someone wore this against the soil, season after season. When you hold it, you are not buying the past — you are choosing a companion for the next 10, 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Are Paying Attention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong vintage collectors and slow-fashion enthusiasts in Europe and North America, Japanese rural workwear is experiencing a rapid surge in appreciation. As a direct counterpoint to fast fashion, the Japanese farming tradition of \u003cem\u003eusing one piece carefully, for a long time\u003c\/em\u003e is resonating globally. This noragi uwappari is a core expression of that philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Showa period (approx. 1950s–1960s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tohoku region, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDye:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigo-dyed check pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Haori ties (羽織紐) included — functional and traditional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100% cotton fabric softens with every wear and deepens in character with every wash — the indigo tones develop their own unique patina over time. This is not a finished product. It is a garment that grows with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLayer over a plain tee as a spring or autumn outer jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePairs naturally with denim, wide-leg trousers, or linen pants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks as a studio jacket, artist's smock, or everyday loungewear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay as a textile art piece — the indigo check pattern is striking on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack Length\u003c\/strong\u003e (nape to hem)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 64 cm \/ 25.2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChest Width\u003c\/strong\u003e (underarm to underarm, flat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 61 cm \/ 24.0\" (×2 = 122 cm \/ 48.0\" full chest)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoulder Width\u003c\/strong\u003e (shoulder to shoulder, flat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 63.5 cm \/ 25.0\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Length\u003c\/strong\u003e (shoulder point to cuff)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 34.5 cm \/ 13.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 23 cm \/ 9.1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuff Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 14 cm \/ 5.5\" (elasticated — stretches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease allow a small margin of error in measurements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe haori ties show signs of wear and minor damage — consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-washed twice by us before listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA faint vintage scent may remain, characteristic of aged textiles. This is normal and typically fades with airing or washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a vintage item. Minor imperfections are part of its history and charm. We ask that buyers who are not comfortable with the nature of aged goods refrain from purchasing. Returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for damage or odor that develops after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem will be compressed for shipping — light creasing may occur. This is temporary and will ease with wear or light steaming.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/noragi\" title=\"Browse more Noragi Jackets — View the Noragi Collection\"\u003eBrowse more Noragi pieces in our collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48264849424537,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/noragi-jacket-men-indigo-check-cotton-japan-vintage-01.jpg?v=1782542568","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/noragi-jacket-indigo-check-cotton-uwappari-showa-vintage","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}