{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-deadstock-indigo-shop-happi-coat-ikekuni-shoten","title":"Vintage Japanese Deadstock Indigo Shop Happi Coat – Ikekuni Shōten","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic vintage Japanese shop-issued happi coat, preserved in deadstock, unworn condition and styled here to demonstrate modern wearability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis longer-length piece falls just above the knee (approx. 85 cm), giving it a robe-like silhouette when worn open. While originally produced for shop or festival use, it layers effortlessly as a lightweight coat over denim, swimwear, or simple underlayers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from traditional indigo-dyed cotton, the fabric retains its original depth of colour and crisp structure, with bold hand-painted kanji along the lapel and a large graphic shop crest across the back. As an unworn example, the paintwork and textile remain especially sharp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking, highly wearable piece of Japanese textile history — equal parts functional garment and graphic statement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Estimated mid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric: Indigo-dyed cotton (non-denim)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour: Deep indigo \/ navy with off-white painted graphics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Shop-issued happi coat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction: Open front, straight cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: Approx. 85 cm (just above the knee)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted kanji on lapels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge shop crest on back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeometric line detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeadstock \/ unworn vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo signs of wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor paint or dye variation consistent with traditional production and long-term storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKANJI \u0026amp; MARKINGS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vertical kanji on the lapel read:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e池國商店 (Ikekuni Shōten)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIkekuni Shop \/ Ikekuni Trading Store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis indicates the coat was produced for a specific Japanese business, likely worn by staff or affiliates during festivals or public-facing events.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large painted symbol on the back is a shop crest or emblem, designed for recognition and visibility rather than literal word-for-word translation — a common feature of traditional happi coats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFIT \u0026amp; STYLING NOTES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnisex garment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn women: wears like a robe or lightweight coat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn men: relaxed, longer silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to be worn open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyled here over denim to demonstrate modern versatility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Please note: This is a traditional happi coat, not a modern robe or kimono.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeadstock pieces are unworn and unlaundered, preserved in original condition. 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