Vintage Muslin Fabric Sample Book Japan, 1937 (Shōwa) Inu and a wide crew neckline

and a wide crew neckline for an easy

or umbrella—and two staggered interior compartments to keep essentials organized

Round neck with double-knitted collar and full-length sleeves

Long dress in indigo linen with an embroidered motif inspired by Indian jewelry "Naja

Vintage Muslin Fabric Sample Book Japan, 1937 (Shōwa) Inu and a wide crew necklineThis Japanese color sample book dates to Showa 12 (1937) and features a carefully arranged palette of dyed fabric swatches, each labeled in Japanese. Originally produced as a reference for textiles or garments, the book presents a wide range of huesfrom deep indigo and charcoal to vivid reds, greens, and softened earth tonesoffering a rare snapshot of prewar Japanese color sensibility. The printed cover and bound format reflect the graphic design of