Product Details

• Era: Mid Showa Period (circa 1950s–60s)

• Material: Cotton

This is a pair of vintage Japanese Momohiki pants, a traditional Noragi-style workwear from the Mid Showa period. Momohiki have been worn for farming, manual labor, and sometimes festival attire.

The pants are designed in a Fundoshi style, meaning they wrap around the waist and tie with strings instead of a fixed waistband. The tapered legs allow free movement, and the fabric is structured so it doesn’t get in the way, reflecting practical functionality suited to life at the time.

A small attached pocket adds a charming and practical detail, while the subtle vertical texture of the cotton gives the piece an authentic vintage character.

Mid Showa-era Momohiki display unique stitching and fabric qualities that set them apart from modern clothing. Many people today wear them like work pants or jeans, incorporating them into contemporary casual outfits.

This piece is a valuable example of Japanese vintage workwear for anyone interested in traditional clothing, historical fabrics, or Japanese lifestyle culture.

※Please note the item will be compressed for shipping, so wrinkles may occur.

Size

• Thigh width: approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)

• Leg Opening width: approx. 16 cm (6.3 in)

• Total length: approx. 91 cm (35.8 in)

※Please allow slight measurement errors.
※Unlike regular pants, Momohiki are tied in Fundoshi style, so there is no fixed waist or inseam. Use thigh width and hem width as a reference. Momohiki are meant to fit snugly along the leg.

Condition

There is some fraying and minor fabric wear.

As this is an antique item, please refrain from ordering if you do not understand its vintage nature.

※The item has been washed twice by the seller. It may retain a slight vintage odor. Damage or odor returning after washing or wearing is not eligible for refund or exchange. Please order only if you understand and accept these conditions.