This Japanese vintage cotton stole was sewn together by us from different striped fabrics. Rough hand-stitching joins the pieces while leaving the warmth of the human hand visible in every seam. It is not factory-perfect, and that is exactly why it feels alive.

The stripes shift from one piece to the next. The seams may gather slightly, and the unfinished edges are free to change through use. As you wear it, it gains depth and character, becoming a textile with an expression that belongs to no one else.

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Wear it as a fashion scarf to add a quiet touch of Japanese textile culture to casual clothing. Its richly textured surface also belongs in the home, draped over a sofa or chair or hung as a small textile artwork. If it tears, repair it and let it develop into your own boro-style textile rather than treating wear as a reason to discard it.

Japanese vintage textiles are gaining recognition among collectors, designers, and slow-fashion buyers in Japan and overseas. This is a useful piece of hand-assembled textile work made for a longer life than a disposable seasonal accessory.

One piece only. This is a genuine vintage textile, and no second example exists. Once it is gone, it will not return to the store.

Product Details

• Material: Cotton
• Construction: Hand-stitched and assembled by NAMBA SHOUTEN
• Pattern: Striped patchwork
• Edges: Unfinished

Size

Approx. 34 × 166 cm (approx. 13.4 × 65.4 in)

Different fabrics are used throughout, so these measurements are approximate. Slight deviations may occur.

Condition

The hand-stitched seams may be slightly uneven or gathered in places. The edges are left unsewn, so fraying may occur over time. Please approach this piece with the mindset of enjoying mending and repair as part of its continuing life.

This is an old item. If you are not comfortable with vintage or repurposed materials, please refrain from ordering.

Washed twice by us. It retains the distinctive scent of vintage textiles. Any further damage or return of scent through washing or wearing after purchase is not covered under return or exchange policies. The item will be shipped compressed, so wrinkles may occur during transit.

Buying From Japan

Every piece at NAMBA SHOUTEN is sourced, inspected, photographed, and shipped by us from Japan. We describe condition honestly, including the flaws, because a vintage textile that hides its history is not worth owning. Orders ship worldwide with tracking.

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