NORA JACKET type Ⅰ-antique japanese indigo cotton/silk -

Item : Jacket

Fabric : Japan

Outer fabric: Indigo thread → Cotton, White thread → Silk

Handwoven

Lining: Silk

Taisho~Early Showa period

Size : Raglan Sleeve Length : 89cm (35.04inches)

Body Width: 58 cm (22.83 inches)

Length: 61 cm (24.02 inches)

Model Height : 173cm 60kg (5'8" Weight 133lb)

About the Piece

The details of this jacket are inspired by jackets worn in Japan during the post-war period. I incorporated details that I personally appreciate, while aiming for the relaxed, understated character often found in old garments. It is made using antique Japanese hemp fabric.

The jacket features a cropped length and raglan sleeves, with a generously relaxed silhouette throughout, including the sleeves and body.

About the Fabric

The outer fabric is an antique striped cotton and silk textile dating from around theTaisho~Early Showa period(approximately 1912–1940s).

The indigo threads are cotton, while the white threads are silk. The tightly twisted yarns create a natural texture known as shibo, giving the fabric its distinctive uneven surface and character.

It has a slight crispness to the touch, while remaining soft and fluid in the way it drapes.

The jacket is fully lined, with antique striped silk fabric used for the lining. Although the outer and inner fabrics each have their own distinct character, the use of silk in both creates a natural sense of unity throughout the garment.

The lining is woven with fine threads, allowing the sleeves to slide on smoothly. Even in areas that are not normally visible, the character of the antique fabric can be appreciated, making this a piece with details worth discovering throughout.

Silk gradually adapts to the body through repeated wear, becoming softer over time. I hope you enjoy the process of watching the fabric develop a closer relationship with your body over the years.

Details & Construction

The buttons are antique Japanese wooden buttons, individually dyed with sumi ink. Shell buttons are used as backing buttons, and each button is attached by hand using a traditional thread-shank technique.

The buttonholes and bar tacks are also finished by hand, in keeping with the character of the old fabric. These details bring a certain warmth and subtle irregularity that machine work cannot quite replicate.

Cotton thread is used throughout to complement the vintage character of the fabric.

Compared with the abundance of modern life, the time in which these fabrics were made was one of scarcity and hardship, when people often had to make do with what was available. The circumstances and everyday values of that time were very different from our own.

The expressions found in these fabrics are something that cannot simply be recreated, no matter how much one tries. They carry a distinctive atmosphere that could only have come from the era in which they were made.

I believe Japanese textiles are remarkable works of craftsmanship, worthy of being appreciated around the world. I hope you will experience the texture and character of this fabric for yourself, now given a new life as a jacket.

Why not bring something of the beauty of the past, something rarely found in the present day, into your everyday life?

※ This piece was sewn using an antique treadle sewing machine. At first glance, you may not notice the difference, but we hope you will appreciate the subtle looseness and character of the stitching, made possible by the rhythm of human-powered sewing rather than an electric machine.

※ The fabric is over 100 years old. To preserve it and enjoy it for many years to come, we recommend gentle washing. When washing, avoid prolonged soaking. For spin-drying, place the garment in a laundry net and use only a short, gentle cycle.

Inquiries

For any questions regarding this piece, please feel free to contact us at:

noraadd.1118@gmail.com

Returns & Antique Fabric

We want you to enjoy your purchase and wear it for many years to come. If the size does not fit or for other reasons, we accept returns provided you contact us within 7 days of receiving your order.

Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. For credit card payments, transaction fees are non-refundable.

For further details, please refer to the Terms of Service in the menu.

As the fabric is over 100 years old, some signs of wear or damage may naturally develop with continued use.

If repairs are needed, please contact us. We will do our best to accommodate your request.

We also offer repair assistance, where possible, for vintage clothing purchased from our shop. Please feel free to get in touch.

※ Please note that we are unable to accept repair requests for items purchased from other stores or made-to-order requests.

Shipping & Delivery

Shipping fee: ¥600 nationwide within Japan.

Orders are shipped via Yamato Transport. A tracking number will be provided once your order has been dispatched.

【Shipping】

・I accept international shipping.

・I ship the item within 3days after your payment.

・Once the item is shipped,I will email you with the tracking number.