{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-sado-island-souvenir-neckerchief","title":"Vintage Japanese Sado Island Souvenir Neckerchief","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuch a charming vintage Japanese find, depicting the traditional culture of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSado Island\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Niigata, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSet against a soft ivory ground, the design shows three women performing \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSado Okesa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the island’s famous traditional folk dance, dressed in blue patterned kimono and the distinctive woven hats worn by Okesa dancers. The large red Japanese characters \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e佐渡\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e translate directly as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Sado.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sado Okesa is one of the island’s best-known folk traditions, traditionally performed as a graceful hand dance while wearing these characteristic woven hats. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo the side is another wonderful Sado reference: a woman navigating a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etarai-bune\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the little wooden tub boat traditionally used around Sado’s rocky Ogi coastline for fishing and gathering seaweed. Two birds fly overhead, while bright yellow flowers complete the beautifully illustrated scene. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginally produced as a Japanese souvenir handkerchief, it makes such a lovely little neckerchief today. The sparse illustration against the ivory background gives it an almost storybook quality, and I love that the design isn’t simply decorative — it’s a little snapshot of Sado Island and its traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn good vintage condition with signs of previous wear and storage consistent with age. Please refer to the photographs for a closer look at condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePayment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Payflex available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage Swag Disclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a vintage\/pre-loved item and may show minor signs of previous wear consistent with its age. These are part of the charm of buying vintage. More photographs are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Swag SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51481733267620,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/2363\/2292\/files\/IMG_3423-Photoroom_e044d24c-3b48-4c43-9367-08219c1fc1bf.jpg?v=1789664495","url":"https:\/\/vintageswag.co.za\/products\/vintage-japanese-sado-island-souvenir-neckerchief","provider":"Vintage Swag SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}