{"product_id":"karen-people-vintage-tunic","title":"カレン族 ヴィンテージチュニック","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA cotton tunic from the Karen people, an ethnic minority in the mountains of Southeast Asia, dating from around the 1960s–70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Karen are an ethnic minority living along the border between Thailand and Myanmar,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand this garment is still worn today as everyday clothing by married women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Karen women are masters of weaving; they still hand-weave the fabrics they need for daily life and the clothes for their families,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand this tunic, too, is hand-woven, dating back to around the 60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe material is cotton, and it features a black base woven with the sturdiness of a rug, decorated with red embroidery and Job's tear beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI highly recommend taking a look at the close-up photos of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKaren attire is clearly distinguished between unmarried and married women;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esingle women wear white dresses adorned with red or pink fringe and embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce they marry, they transition to a two-piece set consisting of a tunic like this one and a skirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe white dress symbolizing purity is lovely, but this tunic is truly, truly beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI came across this garment by chance and learned of its existence for the first time, and I have fallen in love with the culture of this ethnic group and the way these women live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have included some photos that show how the garments blend into their lives and the wonderful accessories they wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile it is a simple square design with a slit for the head,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eit is surprisingly comfortable to wear. It is made of soft, high-quality cotton,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand although the armholes are narrow, there is zero restriction on arm movement or discomfort under the arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is also breathable and cool. It can be worn over an inner layer, such as a fitted turtleneck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Karen culture, where women traditionally manage the household and initiate marriage proposals,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethis tunic evokes a sense of the dignified strength of the women who head their households.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a beautiful piece of minority culture worth preserving, and a rare, collectible item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Has been washed once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModel height -  167cm woman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial -  cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize - Fits S-M\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurement on flat (cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength 61\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShoulder width 61\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHem width 55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition - \u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOTO.CZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48004542267735,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/3097\/3881\/files\/IMG_5585.jpg?v=1753358700","url":"https:\/\/totocz.com\/en\/products\/karen-people-vintage-tunic","provider":"TOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}