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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: LONDON JAPAN MATSURI 2010 SEPTEMBER 18th

With the overwhelming success of Japan Matsuri 2009 plans are now under way for this year's event, taking place on September 18th 2010 It promises to be a very exciting and fruitful matsuri, with the venue now expanding into Spitalfields surrounding areas and a host of both new and old participants. Japanese Tex-style is very pleased to have been invited to attend and on the day we will man a stall housing a selection of our stock. As always we are looking forwards to meeting up with both old and new customers and chatting about Japanese Textiles and Crafts. To find out more about this event go to www.japanmatsuri.com lots of information and to give newcomers an idea of what the day is about, a glimpse into Japan Matsuri 2009.

INSET PHOTOGRAPH - FA1698 KATAZOME INDIGO COTTON FABRIC, BUTTERFLIES AND PEONY

UPDATE 04.09.10

JAPANESE TEX-STYLE OUT AND ABOUT!

JAPAN MATSURI LONDON- 2010, Starts: 18/09/2010
Venue: SPITALFIELDS MARKET, LONDON
Notes: more information nearer the time.

VINTAGE FASHION, TEXTILE AND ACCESSORIES FAIR, Starts: 26/09/2010
Venue: The Armitage Centre, FALLOWFIELD, MANCHESTER
Notes: Sunday September 26th 2010 Trade 8am Public 10 am-4.30 pm

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

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

UK CUSTOMERS

Postage and Packing for UK customers is included in the price, except for extremely heavy items and on these it will be pointed out in the description that postage is extra. Orders over £50.00 we use Royal Mail Special Delivery, under £50.00 1st Class Recorded. Payment for UK customers is by cheque or through Paypal, at www.paypal.com using the Send Money option or if preferred an invoice can be sent via email.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS

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

All International customers pay through Paypal, at www.paypal.com. 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.