{"product_id":"noragi-jacket-indigo-e-gasuri-ikat-cotton-japan-vintage-showa-retro","title":"Noragi Jacket | Indigo E-Gasuri Ikat Cotton | Japan Vintage Showa Retro","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Rare Piece of Living Craft — Indigo-Dyed E-Gasuri Noragi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven in mid-Showa era Japan, this indigo-dyed cotton noragi jacket is one of the rarest finds in the Japan vintage market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it exceptional is the \u003cstrong\u003ee-gasuri\u003c\/strong\u003e — a highly advanced form of kasuri (ikat) weaving in which specific pictorial motifs are expressed entirely through the resist-dyeing of individual threads before weaving. Unlike simple stripe or tortoiseshell kasuri, e-gasuri demands extraordinary skill and patience. Figures emerge quietly from the deep indigo ground, woven into the cloth itself — not printed, not embroidered. This technique has nearly vanished from production since the late Showa period. Finding a piece like this today is genuinely rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe noragi was born in the fields and farmyards of rural Japan — workwear made for people who lived close to the land. Durable, easy to move in, and built to last for decades. In an era before disposable fashion existed, every stitch carried intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, that same quality speaks to a different kind of life: one that values slowness, authenticity, and things made to endure. Throw it over a t-shirt on a weekend morning. Wear it to the farmers' market. Layer it over denim. The relaxed silhouette fits naturally into everyday life — wherever you choose to live it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast fashion fills closets. A piece like this fills a life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/noragi\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse more Noragi Jackets — View the Noragi Collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse more Noragi Jackets in our collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details\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\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDye:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeave:\u003c\/strong\u003e E-gasuri (pictorial ikat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ecm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003einch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Length (back neck to hem)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 62 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 24.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChest Width (underarm to underarm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 56 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 22.0\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoulder Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 57 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 22.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSleeve Length (shoulder to cuff)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 31.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 12.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSleeve Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 29 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 11.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuff Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 17 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 6.7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Measurements are approximate. Minor variations may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage item in used condition. Please refer to photos for details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome color variation is present — this is inherent to the original fabric production and is part of the character of the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-washed twice by us prior to listing. A faint vintage scent may remain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note: after purchase, any damage, scent changes, or wear resulting from washing or use cannot be accepted for return or exchange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis item will be compressed for shipping. Some creasing may occur in transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyling props and other items shown in photos are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis piece is for those who understand and appreciate vintage items. If you are unfamiliar with the nature of antique clothing, we kindly ask that you reconsider your purchase.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47906353807513,"sku":null,"price":79.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/noragi-jacket-indigo-ikat-figurative-cotton-japan-vintage-01.jpg?v=1781330009","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/noragi-jacket-indigo-e-gasuri-ikat-cotton-japan-vintage-showa-retro","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}