{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-noragi-indigo-stripe-tohoku","title":"【Early-Mid Showa Era】Tohoku Indigo Stripe Noragi \/ Japan Vintage Cotton \/ Boro · Antique Textile · Upcycle Material","description":"\u003cp\u003eA piece that lived through the soil and sweat of a Tohoku farmstead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early-to-mid Showa era (1920s–1950s), when neither synthetic dyes nor ready-made clothing had yet reached Japan's rural villages — skilled hands spun raw cotton, and plant-based indigo slowly seeped in, weaving the stripes into existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades after, it was worn through fieldwork, washed, and worn again. The natural fading born only through that cycle of use — an aging that no factory process can replicate — lives quietly on both the front and the back of this garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e─────────────────────────\u003cbr\u003e■ The Essence of Noragi\u003cbr\u003e─────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoragi is the ultimate expression of functional beauty born from Japan's farming culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silhouette designed above all for freedom of movement,\u003cbr\u003eunique construction at the underarms and sleeves,\u003cbr\u003eand a versatility that welcomes layering, wrapping, and belting——\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts distinctly non-Western structure brings a freshness that ignites a new passion for dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indigo stripe deepens in character with every wash and wear. The gradation and uneven fading that only comes from years of use is, in itself, a design that cannot be bought new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e─────────────────────────\u003cbr\u003e■ How to Wear It Today\u003cbr\u003e─────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· As an outer layer: Throw it over a tee or shirt like a shirt jacket — instantly adds depth and narrative to any look.\u003cbr\u003e· As a mid layer: Pair with denim or workwear trousers for an authentic vintage mix.\u003cbr\u003e· As a robe or wrap: Belt or tie at the waist for a distinctive ethnic-meets-Japanese aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e· As upcycle material: The aged textile lends itself beautifully to bags, patchwork, and interior fabric projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning a genuine noragi — on the streets of the world or in a curated select shop — has become a statement in itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e─────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world is waking up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBORO and Japanese vintage textiles are gaining rapid recognition among collectors, fashion insiders, and cultural institutions in New York, Paris, London, and Seoul — featured in museum exhibitions and auction houses as objects of genuine cultural and artistic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong them, noragi that were actually worn in the fields are among the rarest finds: archive-level pieces sought by creators and collectors worldwide for fashion, art, and material transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two are alike. No more will be made.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a living memory of cloth from Showa-era rural Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e─────────────────────────\u003cbr\u003e■ Item Details\u003cbr\u003e─────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· Item: Noragi (Japanese farmer's workwear)\u003cbr\u003e· Era: Early–Mid Showa Period (est. 1920s–1950s)\u003cbr\u003e· Material: 100% Cotton\u003cbr\u003e· Dyeing: Plant-based indigo, stripe pattern\u003cbr\u003e· Origin: Tohoku Region, Japan\u003cbr\u003e· Miyatsuguchi (side body opening): None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e─────────────────────────\u003cbr\u003e■ Measurements\u003cbr\u003e─────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· Length (back neck to hem): approx. 86 cm \/ 33.9 in\u003cbr\u003e· Chest (underarm to underarm × 2): approx. 63 cm \/ 24.8 in\u003cbr\u003e· Shoulder width: approx. 64.5 cm \/ 25.4 in\u003cbr\u003e· Sleeve length (shoulder point to cuff): approx. 32.5 cm \/ 12.8 in\u003cbr\u003e· Sleeve width: approx. 33 cm \/ 13.0 in\u003cbr\u003e· Cuff width: approx. 11.5 cm \/ 4.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※ Minor measurement variations may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e─────────────────────────\u003cbr\u003e■ Condition\u003cbr\u003e─────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· Stitching at the underarms has loosened.\u003cbr\u003e· Color fading and damage visible on the reverse side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item has been washed twice by the seller. A scent characteristic of aged vintage textiles may remain. Please note that any damage or odor that occurs after purchase, washing, or wear is not eligible for return or exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is intended for those who appreciate and embrace the beauty of aged, imperfect things. We kindly ask that those unfamiliar with vintage garments refrain from purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※ The item will be compressed for shipping. Some creasing may occur. 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