I saw this post today, about Japanese nikkapokka (knickerbocker) work pants. So I thought I'd do a special post about the ones Glyn got on our last Japan trip. He'd seen them in movies and on Japanese TV and though they would be great for shows - as well as carpentry work of course. You can read all about their purpose and origins in the link.
He ended up with two pairs, both grey, one in 100% cotton (for everyday work) and the others in 50/50 polycotton with a subtle stripe, which he's keeping as his 'posh' show trousers. We got them from this store in Tsuruoka city, about an hour from Yuza-machi, where he was absolutely spoilt for choice. Japanese work clothes are really cool and there were loads of colours and fabrics to choose from. The shop was so full, it was impossible to take a photo inside.
A few days later, members of Yuza Sashiko Guild made sure he got a few accessories to go with them! Work gloves, wrist protectors...
Glyn loves a Japanese DIY shop...
He didn't get a pair of these faux snakeskin safety boots, maybe next time...
But the boots he's wearing in the photo at the top are pretty wild.
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