{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-yuzen-blue-floral-cotton-neckerchief","title":"Vintage Japanese Yūzen Blue Floral Cotton Neckerchief","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSuch a beautiful vintage Japanese find, with the softest palette of blush pink and pale buttery yellow scattered with delicate \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecobalt-blue flowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and trailing green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe design has that wonderfully light, painterly quality associated with Japanese \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYūzen textile design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with the flowers appearing almost as though they have been painted directly onto the fabric. The blue blooms resemble \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etsuyukusa, or Japanese dayflowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a delicate summer flower traditionally found throughout Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMade from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% cotton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the scarf is beautifully lightweight and soft, with a subtle sheen that gives it an almost silk-like appearance. The original Japanese label remains attached and reads \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e友禅 (Yūzen)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e綿100%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, confirming the cotton composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginally produced as a square handkerchief, its generous size makes it particularly lovely worn as a neckerchief or small scarf. It can also be tied in the hair or around the handle of a favourite handbag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe combination of that powdery pink and yellow ground with the intense little blue flowers is especially pretty — delicate, unmistakably Japanese and incredibly wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn lovely vintage condition with minor signs of previous storage consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePayment:\u003c\/b\u003e Payflex available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\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":51481731367076,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/2363\/2292\/files\/IMG_3463-Photoroom.jpg?v=1789663495","url":"https:\/\/vintageswag.co.za\/products\/vintage-japanese-yuzen-blue-floral-cotton-neckerchief","provider":"Vintage Swag SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}