A fireman jacket in Indigo Métis, estimated from the 1930s.
A special arrival.
Most fireman jackets feature epaulettes, but this example lacks them—a quality that grants it greater versatility and, importantly, removes any sense of costume. This is a working garment, plainly dressed.
The collar emblem and the distinctly utilitarian buttons specific to fireman wear remain original and intact.
The fabric itself is Indigo Métis—a material grown increasingly rare. Examining the weave, cotton predominates, though the characteristic texture of linen remains subtly present.
The fading is particularly noteworthy. It reflects the manner of older dyeing techniques, where warp and weft fade independently of one another, creating depth and complexity in the color rather than a uniform, flattened tone.
The fabric weight speaks to durability. This is a piece built to endure.
The proportions suit the Japanese frame well—what might be called a golden size—making it accessible across a range of builds.
It presents in remarkably clean condition, with minimal visible soiling or wear. For those seeking a piece in good order, this warrants consideration.
This is not something money alone will procure, nor can we promise its return should it leave our hands.
Pieces of this nature surface rarely. Should you have been searching, this moment presents itself.
