{"product_id":"vintage-kuromontsuki-haori-mens-five-crest-maru-ni-umebachi-japan-vintage-tohoku-late-showa-era","title":"Vintage Kuromontsuki Haori — Men's Five-Crest Maru ni Umebachi | Japan Vintage | Tohoku | Late Showa Era","description":"\u003ch2\u003e■ PRODUCT DETAILS ■\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Late Showa Period (approx. 1960s–80s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Believed to be pure silk. As we are unable to confirm this with certainty, please refer to the product images for your own assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive crests of the plum blossom rest quietly against a field of black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eMaru ni Umebachi\u003c\/em\u003e — a plum flower enclosed within a circle — has long been cherished by samurai and merchant families alike as a symbol of integrity and refinement. A haori bearing five crests across the chest, sleeves, and back represents the pinnacle of formal dress in Japanese menswear. This one was found in Tohoku, in the north of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlip it open, and another world appears. A \u003cem\u003esansui\u003c\/em\u003e landscape unfolds across the lining — pine trees, mountains, a thatched-roof cottage, a river, and solitary figures rendered in ink and soft colour. The tension of the black exterior against the quiet pastoral scene within: this contrast is what makes this haori truly singular.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar removed from mass production, this piece was crafted by hand — the kind of careful, skilled work that no factory line can replicate. As the world turns away from fast fashion, Japanese vintage wafuku is being rediscovered by collectors and fashion lovers across Europe and North America. In the global conversation around slow fashion, pieces like this are no longer relics — they are the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStyling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis haori works as a statement outer layer in any modern wardrobe. The generous, oversized silhouette drapes effortlessly over denim, wide-leg trousers, or tailored separates. Wearing five crests — the highest mark of formal Japanese dress — as everyday layering is a statement that fast fashion simply cannot make.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from Tohoku and tailored in the late Showa era, this is a piece that carries both history and quiet authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e👉 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/haori\" title=\"Explore more Haori | NAMBA SHOUTEN\"\u003eExplore more Haori →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e■ SIZE ■\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ecm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003einch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength (back, collar base to hem)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChest width (underarm to underarm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoulder width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.0\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSleeve length (shoulder to cuff)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSleeve width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuff width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are approximate. Minor variations may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e■ CONDITION ■\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA slight whitish discolouration is visible on part of one sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaori himo (cord) is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis item has been laundered twice by us. A faint vintage scent may remain. Please note that any damage or odour that occurs after ordering, washing, or wearing is not eligible for return or exchange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis item is a vintage piece with age-appropriate characteristics. Please ensure you are comfortable with the nature of vintage clothing before placing your order. We appreciate your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628937068697,"sku":null,"price":143.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/vintage-kuromontsuki-haori-mens-itsutsumon-sansui-lining-01.jpg?v=1779264845","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/vintage-kuromontsuki-haori-mens-five-crest-maru-ni-umebachi-japan-vintage-tohoku-late-showa-era","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}