{"product_id":"meiji-savings-bank-hanten-jacket","title":"\"Meiji Savings Bank\" Hanten Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for a \u003cem\u003ehanten\u003c\/em\u003e jacket. \u003c\/span\u003eA hanten is a traditional Japanese short jacket, typically made of cotton and worn as practical work clothing or to represent a sponsor at a festival.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBold and graphic, this vintage hanten jacket was made for the Meiji Savings Bank, with the company name prominently displayed along the front and an oversized red-and-white bank logo commanding the back. Deep indigo cotton provides a dramatic ground for the resist-dyed lettering and geometric lower border, giving this utilitarian work garment an especially striking piece of Japanese commercial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSignificant signs of age and use are present, including scattered blemishes, discoloration, fading, surface wear, and areas where the seams beneath the arms are coming apart. These imperfections reflect the jacket's working history and add to its timeworn character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the video below about the indigo dyeing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're going to display this jacket and want to add a sturdy but simple hanging rod, click that option below. (The rod must be shipped separately.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Indigo Cotton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67579917795641,"sku":"1026indigoAM10","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4560\/2105\/files\/IMG_0417_64dd03bf-29dd-42c9-8248-dc8b9ae7a2b5.jpg?v=1790890582","url":"https:\/\/kyotokimono.com\/products\/meiji-savings-bank-hanten-jacket","provider":"Kyoto Kimono","version":"1.0","type":"link"}