Product Details

-Noe I-

 

Size S: For heights around 155cm, Length 70cm, Shoulder/Sleeve length 66cm

Size M: For heights around 163cm, Length 75cm, Shoulder/Sleeve length 68cm

Size L: For heights around 170cm, Length 83cm, Shoulder/Sleeve length 72cm

 

Each item is handcrafted by artisans, so there may be slight differences from the stated sizes. Please consider these figures as guidelines only.

 

 

Noe is a workwear jacket (samue) made from elegant and dignified silk denim fabric.

We created it in response to the desire to "live surrounded by quality items" even when relaxing at home.

The sleeves have an elegant, gently curved shape.
We call this "tsubo-sode" (pot sleeves).
While tubular sleeves are for "work" attire, the Noe, with its slightly flowing sleeves (tamoto), exudes a relaxed atmosphere.

Wrap yourself in Noe and enjoy a moment of relaxation while gazing at the plants in your garden.

 

 

【About the Tailoring】
・Unisex.
・Unlined (hitoe仕立て).
・The body and sleeves feature a different color on each side/sleeve.
・The sleeves have a relaxed, rounded, and elegant shape.
・There is one pocket on the right side of the body.
・Main parts are machine-stitched.
・The main edgings are hand-stitched, allowing for a better fit to the body.

※Due to monitor settings and other factors, the product images may appear in a different color from the actual product. Please be aware of this.

【Features of the Fabric ~Silk Denim~】
・This is a unique denim fabric, using fine cotton yarns (3 strands twisted together) for the warp and high-quality silk yarns for the weft.
・It is a twill weave fabric that firmly showcases the essence of denim.
・It is dyed using rope dyeing technology.
・The entire fabric has a luster, and its clear color development is attractive.
・It combines the softness of silk with the durability of cotton.
・It is lighter than traditional denim and has good drape, making it easy to move in.
・The feel of the fabric is also exceptional, characteristic of silk.

 【About Aftercare】
・This product can be hand washed.
・We recommend gently pressing the garment while folded.
・Using a washing machine or tumble dryer is not recommended as it may cause the garment to deform.
・Avoid using bleach when washing.
・Leaving it wet for an extended period may cause color bleeding.
・After washing, reshape the garment and hang it to dry in a well-ventilated, shaded area.
・When new, slight color transfer may occur due to sweat, etc.
・Iron with a pressing cloth at a medium temperature.

 

 

【A Greeting from the Shop Owner】
Thank you for visiting our site among many others.
　
Some of you may have a strong image of denim as workwear, characterized by being "100% cotton, thick, and prone to color fading."
However, Kurashiki Kojima denim today is much more than that.
Over a long period, it has continuously evolved into a textile suited to the Japanese climate and comfortable for the Japanese physique.
In this process, "silk denim" was born, incorporating "silk," a traditional Japanese industry.
I believe this silk denim is the "denim most suited for traditional Japanese clothing."

Silk denim fabric uses cotton for the warp and silk for the weft.
This fabric has three major characteristics:
1. Cotton warp
2. Silk weft
3. Dyeing

First, regarding 1:
Usually, a single, thick cotton thread is used for the warp in denim.
However, this fabric uses high-quality threads made from three twisted ultrafine warp threads.
The purpose of this is that:
By combining thin threads, the thread itself emits a luster, gives thickness to the fabric, and creates suppleness.
However, creating high-quality ultrafine threads requires considerably more preparation than regular threads.
Normally, this method of production is not used.
Naturally, it also incurs higher costs.

Preparing the warp threads for weaving is a laborious process.
Since it further requires the processes of twisting thin threads and dyeing the threads, honestly, it is a thread that cannot be easily produced.

Next, regarding 2, the weft thread:
"Using silk for the weft thread"

This inherently increases the difficulty of weaving.
A plant-based fiber for the warp and an animal-based fiber for the weft.
The materials are completely different.
Moreover, for high-density fabrics, the difficulty further increases.
Since the luster is a characteristic of this silk denim fabric, it is essential to weave it beautifully.
Therefore, it must be woven carefully and slowly.
If the loom is out of adjustment, defects become noticeable, and adjusting it is not something just anyone can do. Rectification is the work of skilled artisans.
To maintain a certain level of quality, many years of weaving expertise and skilled artisans familiar with the settings are required.

Regarding 3, dyeing:
When it comes to denim, "indigo dye" comes to mind.
However, problems with color fading and transfer are unavoidable.
Therefore, we developed a reactive dye for thread dyeing that maintains the look and feel of denim without these issues, and brought it to market.
For the ink color, sulfide dyes are used.

 

By encountering this fabric,
・It can be washed at home.
・Even though it's silk, it can be ironed.

A high-quality, easy-to-care-for kimono was born.

We sincerely hope that this kimono will allow you to enjoy your Japanese-style life even more.