{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-deadstock-indigo-shop-happi-coat-otaya-shoten","title":"Vintage Japanese Deadstock Indigo Shop Happi Coat – Ōtaya Shōten","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic vintage Japanese happi coat, produced for a specific shop or trading house and preserved in deadstock, unworn condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis longer-length style sits just above the knee, giving it a robe-like silhouette when worn on women, while remaining true to its original function as a shop-issued festival garment. Designed to be worn open, it features bold hand-painted kanji along the lapel and a striking graphic shop crest across the back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from traditional indigo-dyed cotton, the fabric retains its original depth of colour, structure, and crispness, having never been worn or washed. Interior and exterior graphics remain sharp, making this a particularly strong and collectible example.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional piece of Japanese textile history — visually powerful, culturally specific, and increasingly difficult to source in unused condition.\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 (falls 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 along lapel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge shop crest graphic on back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold geometric linework\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\u003eAny minor variation in dye or paint is 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 front read:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e太田屋商店 (Ōtaya 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\u003eŌtaya Shop \/ Ōtaya 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 members 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 visibility and identification 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: longer, relaxed 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\u003eLayers easily over swimwear, slips, or simple under-layers and dark denim. \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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeadstock pieces are unworn and unlaundered, preserved in original condition. 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