Short answer: a new noragi jacket costs about $35 to $170 online in 2026. Under $60 you get cotton blends and linen. Between $90 and $170, specialist brands sell thicker denim, wool and indigo. A vintage noragi with sashiko stitching or boro patches costs $475 to $1,450.
We sell noragi, so this guide is written by a seller. It names the other shops worth a look, with the prices on their own product pages on 2 October 2026, all in US dollars. It also says plainly where we are not the right choice.
What to check before you buy
A noragi is the tied work jacket of rural Japan: a straight body, wide sleeves and a front that crosses over and ties. Our guide to the noragi covers its history. Four things decide which one is right for you.
| What to check | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Cotton and cotton-linen for spring and summer. Denim, corduroy or wool for autumn. |
| Closure | Ties only, or a tie with a button loop. Both stay closed when you move. |
| Sleeve | 3/4 sleeves look more traditional. Full sleeves wear like an ordinary jacket. |
| Price | About $35 to $60 entry level, $90 to $170 specialist, $475 and up vintage. |
Where to buy a noragi jacket
Prices below are the lowest and highest in-stock price for a noragi at each shop, in US dollars, checked on their own product pages on 2 October 2026.
| Shop | What they make | Noragi on sale | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaji | Cotton blend, cotton-linen, reversible denim, herringbone and indigo dyed | 5 | $34.90 to $129.90 |
| Buffalo Soldier | Denim, corduroy, plaid, embroidered and boro patchwork | 16 | $59.95 to $167.95 |
| Akashi-Kama | Cotton, technical fabric, indigo and wool noragi, plus a suit noragi | 13 | $125.95 to $167.95 |
| Nama Denim | Baseball noragi in indigo denim, with custom options | 4 | $136.95 to $217.95 |
| Kiriko Made | One modern noragi and vintage Japanese noragi with sashiko and boro | 8 | $248 to $1,450 |
Which shop for which buyer
- Under $40: our Tied Noragi Jacket and Cotton Linen Noragi Jacket at $34.90, or the Reversible Denim Noragi Jacket at $39.90.
- $60 to $120 and the widest choice: Buffalo Soldier, with 16 styles from fishscale print to 14 oz denim and corduroy.
- A designed noragi in wool or technical fabric: Akashi-Kama, from $125.95.
- Denim fans: Nama Denim's baseball noragi, a noragi cut in indigo denim.
- Collectors: Kiriko Made. Its vintage noragi are one of a kind, hand-stitched and repaired over decades.
We are not the right choice if you want a wool noragi, a piece made in Japan, or a vintage original. Those shops above do it better. We are the right choice if you want a noragi to wear every day without spending more than about $40.
Our noragi range
Every product page has a size chart in centimetres.
- Tied Noragi Jacket, $34.90: cotton blend with 10 to 15% polyester, a cotton lining, two patch pockets. Army green, burgundy, navy or black, XS to XXL.
- Cotton Linen Noragi Jacket, $34.90: cotton and linen, grey, XS to XXL. The light one for summer.
- Reversible Denim Noragi Jacket, $39.90: cotton, navy one side and green the other, XS to XXL.
- Herringbone Cotton Noragi Jacket, $69.90: 100% cotton herringbone, washed soft, ecru.
- Indigo Dyed Cotton Noragi Jacket, $129.90: cotton dyed indigo, XS and S.
All of them sit in our noragi collection.
How a noragi should fit
A noragi sits at the hip, with dropped shoulders and room through the body. You should be able to wear a hoodie under it. Size by the chest. Our Tied Noragi Jacket measures 51 cm flat across the chest at XS and 64 cm at XXL, so double those figures for the full chest. If you sit between sizes, take the larger one: a noragi is meant to hang loose.
Wear it over a plain tee with straight or wide trousers. It also works with hakama pants for a fully Japanese outfit.
Questions
Where can I buy a noragi jacket online?
Amaji ($34.90 to $129.90), Buffalo Soldier ($59.95 to $167.95), Akashi-Kama ($125.95 to $167.95), Nama Denim ($136.95 to $217.95) and Kiriko Made ($248 to $1,450 for vintage pieces) all sell noragi online.
How much does a noragi cost?
About $35 to $60 for a cotton or linen noragi, $90 to $170 for denim, wool or indigo from a specialist brand, and $475 to $1,450 for a vintage noragi with sashiko or boro.
Is a noragi the same as a haori?
No. A noragi is a work jacket that ties closed. A haori is a dressier jacket worn open, first as a coat over the kimono.
What is the cheapest good noragi?
A cotton or cotton-linen noragi from about $35 is a good first one. It wears well and washes at home.