Vintage Piece Like No Other
Japanese Impressions

Vintage to wear.
Fabrics to create.

Kimono robes handmade from vintage kimono. Yukata, men’s tsumugi kimono and haori. Distinctive Japanese fabrics for your own creations.

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20 yearsof online selling experience

Sharing Japanese textiles with makers through Etsy and eBay. Discover the fabrics, and the feedback from our customers.

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Find something
that feels like you

A robe to enjoy wearing. A Japanese layer with character. A textile that becomes your next creation.

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Find your starting point

Start with the fabric

A striking panel. A mix of patterns. A small detail that makes the whole piece.

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Ivory kimono fabric with delicate red, blue and gold floral motifs

Kimono Fabric Pieces

Individual lengths with distinctive colours, motifs and textures. Choose the pattern that will lead your design.

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An assortment of colourful vintage Japanese kimono fabrics

Bundles & Scraps

Bring several patterns into one project. Smaller cuts for patchwork, appliqué and decorative details.

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Black obi textile with blue and red woven flowers and gold leaves

Obi & Brocade

Richly patterned textiles for projects that call for structure. Explore woven textures, backing and usable sizes.

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Photographs show examples from our shops. Visit current listings for availability and the exact item offered.

Make it your own

What will you make?

A small piece of fabric can be the beginning of something personal.

An ivory and orange floral kimono robe worn in a softly lit bedroom
Wearable inspiration: let the textile’s pattern lead your next idea.
Explore Project Ideas

Patchwork with a focal point

Let one patterned piece lead the design, or combine smaller cuts around a shared colour.

Accessories with distinctive detail

Give a pouch or bag panel its character. Match the fabric’s drape and weight to the finished piece.

Textiles for your home

Consider a decorative cushion panel, a framed textile or a table accent that lets a larger motif shine.

Textured kimono fabric in red, indigo, green and gold
The character of vintage

Give an existing fabric a new place in your life

Some pieces offer a quiet woven detail. Others begin with a bold floral motif or a striking contrast of colour.

Working with vintage means choosing the piece itself: its dimensions, its condition and the part of the pattern you want to use. That is where a project becomes your own.

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Available fabrics

See what is available now

Our Etsy and eBay listings show each fabric’s dimensions, condition and price. Purchases are completed in the shop you choose.

Choose your marketplace

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Browse available fabrics and check delivery options for your address before ordering.

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Choosing fabric online takes trust. Read customer feedback directly in our shops. Read Etsy Reviews

“My aim is to help you find something you will enjoy working with—and understand what you are buying before you start.”

Yuko Johnson

Founder, Japanese Impressions

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For shops and makers

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Buying for a fabric shop, creative workshop or small brand? Tell us what you need so we can discuss current availability.

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