Nora-gi(野良着) is work clothes worn when engaged in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Because of its nature, functionality is prioritized, and it is easy to wear and active. It is also tailored in a simplified form for the purpose of protection from external wounds and insects. For this reason, the form of the garment has remained largely unchanged since ancient times. Due to the geographical conditions of Japan, which has a long north-south axis, the two-part and one-part styles are divided into the northeastern and southwestern regions, and there is a great variety of types depending on the work, season, and region. In ancient times, wisteria, shina, and other miscellaneous fibers and hemp were used, and after the advent of cotton, cotton became the main material because of its heat-retaining qualities. This Nora-gi is made from a striped cotton fabric base, which is joined with a different striped fabric. The lining is also white cotton fabric. The entire piece is stitched for reinforcement and stitched with a continuous diamond-shaped pattern. It has been torn and melted throughout by intense labor. I am assuming that it is a cotton from the Tohoku region. The short length is typical of the two-part style of the Northeast region, and is called koshikiri(腰切り). The very functional construction is very beautiful. Size: Width, including sleeves: 91cm Length: 92cm NOTICE ・The lot will be carefully packaged and we may use recycled packages to reduce the environment and the cost as much as possible. ・Duties, taxes, VAT and any other import charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. It is the recipients' responsibility for all the duties and taxes/fees. ・Sometimes customs or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. We appreciate your understanding.