{"product_id":"antique-japanese-indigo-boro-noragi-jacket","title":"Antique Japanese Reversible Indigo Boro Noragi Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: Approximately 29.75 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShoulder width: Approximately 23.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuff-to-cuff width: Approximately 38.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan · Antique; exact date not recorded · Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese noragi is patched and stitched from collar to hem. One side combines medium and dark indigo cotton with gray-blue sections, a dark collar, short sleeves, and visible hand-stitched seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other side is much lighter. Dense sashiko stitching holds layers of faded cotton, with additional patches where the fabric has worn through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoragi is a general term for Japanese work clothing. This jacket is also boro, with repeated patching and mending from its working life. The collar, cuffs, and hem are bound on both sides, so either face can be shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-pieced patchwork, sashiko stitching, and hand mending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reversible noragi work jacket with bound collar, cuffs, and hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is structurally sound, with its patchwork and sashiko stitching still in place. There’s extensive fading, abrasion, holes, and thinning, especially on the lighter side and around the collar and shoulders. Some areas have worn through to the layers underneath. There are loose threads, exposed seams, patches with unfinished edges, and fraying at the cuffs and side openings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pieces Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55010009416046,"sku":null,"price":212.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3312\/8814\/files\/270a8a14-il_fullxfull.8105889558_a7av.jpg?v=1789303852","url":"https:\/\/pieces.vintagetextile.shop\/products\/antique-japanese-indigo-boro-noragi-jacket","provider":"Pieces Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}