Kurashiki and Denim
I want to try wearing a kimono. I love kimonos.
Hearing such voices makes me very happy.
However,
I also hear concerns like, "I don't know how to care for it after wearing it, and it seems like a lot of trouble and cost."
I believe they are referring to silk kimonos.
So, what about wearing a polyester kimono?
That's one idea, but
Is it really good to continue wearing fibers that burden the earth
in the future?
Furthermore,
It's said that only 2% or less of the silk currently used for kimonos
is produced in Japan.
Silk kimonos, with their pleasant texture, luster, and beauty, are something to aspire to,
but they wouldn't exist without foreign support.
The situation will likely become even more severe in the future.
In Okayama Prefecture, where I live, there is "Kojima, the Textile Town."
It's famous for denim production.
"Kojima, the Textile Town," continues to develop new fabrics
even amidst the long-standing recession in the textile industry.
Out of this came "Silk Denim."
By blending, it's the ultimate fabric that combines the luster and suppleness of silk
with the durability of denim cotton.
What's even more amazing is that
Even though it's half silk,
you can wash it at home.
You can maintain it at home.
You no longer have to worry about aftercare.
The era has come where you can easily enjoy Japanese attire anytime.
But isn't that just for casual kimonos?
Can't you make formal kimonos?
To answer these questions, we offer
【Shichisaizome (Seven-Color Dyeing)】
silk denim kimonos with added Shichisaizome.
The craftsmanship of a traditional artisan further enhances the beauty of Kojima denim.
Shichisaizome is a technique that applies dye to a pre-made kimono.
You can add color as much as you like, wherever you like.
If applied as an eba-gara (pictorial pattern), it becomes a formal kimono like a visiting kimono.
If applied to the entire surface, it becomes a casual kimono like a komon.
"Your one-of-a-kind piece"
will be created for you.