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Japanese Tex-style has been established since 1999. We specialize in importing vintage and antique Japanese textiles and clothing. Our stock includes JAPANESE VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE KIMONO, OBI, HAORI, JAPANESE FOLK TEXTILES such as INDIGO, SHIBORI and SASHIKO together with a selection of Japanese crafts, including Dolls, Pottery, Scrolls and Carvings.

We appeal to Clients who wish to buy to wear, collect or use in interior design.

We have agents in Japan, working exclusively with us, specially selecting our stock items. I visit Japan periodically in order to keep updated on sourcing, exhibitions and availability of antique textiles.

Items are presented for sale in the best possible condition, but due to the age of some of them, there may be small marks or imperfections, which would be drawn to your attention.

We trust that you will enjoy your visit. Our stock is regularly updated, so please look out for new items. Please make use of our wishlist facility to purchase items and to request more information regarding any in particular.

News Update: THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON 2012

Refering to the Chinese calendar January 23rd 2012 is the start of the Year of the Dragon. In Japan from the middle of the nineteenth the Japanese changed from the Chinese lunar calendar to the Gregorian Western calendar so in theory the Year of the Dragon started on 1st January 2012, but everyone likes to celebrate Chinese New Year so there are many activities, such as the Dragon Dance, to view on the 23rd January, in Japan as well as the UK.

The Year of the Dragon is a very auspicious year said to bring Good Luck and Fortune. The word from Asia is to expect a baby boom infact a dragon baby boom ! The Dragon person in the Chinese horoscope is special, he or she has a certain aura about them, they are not shy and tend to demand attention and respect.

NORTHERN JAPAN

Japan has experienced one of it's worst years but the empathy and sadness felt by people all around the world has been heartwarming for Japanese people. Charity events have raised a great deal of money to help rebuild the lives of those who experienced the disaster and survived but there is still a very long way to go.

Northern Japan was rich in folk crafts, textiles, pottery and woodwork. The craft artisans were already in decline with not many young people interested in perpetuating these traditions but the earthquake and tsunami has devastated the folkcraft community, many young trainee artisans killed in the disaster. Many potteries and wood workshops have been damaged or destroyed but craft artisans have a tremendous spirit and are working hard to ensure the traditions prosper in the future.
There have been Craft Shows all over Japan promoting the Northern crafts. To see some of these wares go to Japan Traditional Craft Centre website (via Google) there is a good English translation. The book ' Japanese Crafts' by The Japan Craft Forum intro by Diane Durston, is also very informative and it includes a selection of Northern crafts such as Kokeshi, Sendai chests and textiles. Having such an appreciation of Japanese crafts ourselves, we hope the Northern Japanese artisans are successful in keeping their traditions very much alive and send them our Best Wishes for a Brighter New Year 2012.

INSET PHOTOGRAPH - MH1948 SUPER RARE MAN'S SILK HAORI, SUMI PAINTING EBISU FISHING

UPDATED 25.01.12

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Please check availability of an item before ordering using the WISHLIST or MESSAGE facility. Alternatively email or telephone us (see CONTACT US) with your query.

UK CUSTOMERS

POSTAGE AND PACKING IS FREE WITHIN THE UK with the exception of extremely heavy items, if this applies it will be pointed out in the description. Orders over £50.00 we use ROYAL MAIL SPECIAL DELIVERY, under £50.00 1st CLASS RECORDED.

PAYMENT FOR UK CUSTOMERS is by CHEQUE, BANK TRANSFER or through PAYPAL. PLEASE NOTE Paypal now give the option of paying by CREDIT CARD (No Paypal Account necessary) or through your Paypal account. Both methods are a very secure way of paying for goods on the internet.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS

Please check availability of an item and also shipping costs to your country, before ordering using our WISHLIST or MESSAGE facility. For overseas shipping we use the following services depending on size, weight and destination, Royal Mail Airsure, International Signed For and Parcelforce Worldwide. We have no control over customs payments or delays due to customs clearance. This should not apply to country members of the EU.

PAYMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS is through PAYPAL. PLEASE NOTE Paypal now give the option of paying by CREDIT CARD (No Paypal Account necessary) or through your Paypal account.

Both methods are a very secure way of paying for goods on the internet. Please pay in British Pounds, currency converter is only a guide.

RETURNS POLICY

We take great care to photograph and give descriptions with the upmost accuracy, however we have no control on how colours appear on different monitors. As the textiles and garments etc. are vintage (secondhand) and antique, we have a non-returnable policy but are very happy to provide further information or photographs before purchase.

We are always happy to talk to customers and strive to maintain a very high standard of customer service. Feedback is very much appreciated.

JAPANESE TEX-STYLE OUT AND ABOUT!

LONDON VINTAGE FASHION, TEXTILES AND ACCESSORIES FAIR, Starts: 19/02/2012
Venue: HAMMERSMITH TOWN HALL, KING STREET, LONDON, W6 9JU
Notes: This fair coincides with LONDON FASHION WEEK 17th-22nd February 2012 it will be held on Sunday 19th February at Hammersmith Town Hall opening times 10 am - 5 pm Trade from 8 am