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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: NEW STOCK AND VINTAGE FASHION, TEXTILE AND ACCESSORIES FAIR, 20th MAY 2012

New Stock has now arrived and will be appearing on the website over the next week or so, we will be bring a selection of the new arrivals to our next London event.

Thank-you once more for all the support we have received at our last fair, in London, it was very exhilarating. The next event in London is Sunday 20th May 2012, again anyone wanting a free complementary ticket just email me by Friday 18th May.

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 - FOLK SECTION F2124 MEIJI SAMURAI NOBORI

NEW BLOG - For Those interested in all things LONE WOLF AND CUB and TOMISABARU WAKAYAMA

AINU BLOG - AINU EXHIBITION, UEHONMACHI, OSAKA

UPDATED 16.05.12

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!

VINTAGE FASHION, TEXTILE AND ACCESSORIES FAIR, Starts: 20/05/2012
Venue: HAMMERSMITH TOWN HALL, KING STREET, LONDON W6
Notes: Sunday 20th May, Hammersmith Town Hall, London W6 10 am - 5 pm Trade 8am