Product Details

-Noe II-

 

Size S: For heights around 155cm, Length 70cm, Shoulder width (Yuki) 66cm

Size M: For heights around 163cm, Length 75cm, Shoulder width (Yuki) 68cm

Size L: For heights around 170cm, Length 83cm, Shoulder width (Yuki) 72cm

 

Each item is handcrafted by artisans, so there may be slight differences from the stated sizes. Please consider the measurements as a guide only.

 

 

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

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

The sleeves have an elegant line with a gentle curve.
We call them "tsubosode" (pot sleeves).
While cylindrical sleeves are for "work" attire, the Noe, with its slight "tamoto" (hanging part of a kimono sleeve), creates a relaxed atmosphere.

Wear Noe and enjoy a relaxing time while gazing at the garden plants.

 

 

【Tailoring Details】
・Unisex.
・Unlined (hitoe) tailoring.
・The body and sleeves feature a different color design for each half and each sleeve.
・The sleeves are loose and elegantly rounded.
・One pocket is attached to the right side of the body.
・Major parts are machine-stitched.
・The main edgings are hand-stitched, allowing for a more body-fitting construction.

※Please note that the product image may appear different from the actual color depending on your monitor settings.

 

【Fabric Features ~Silk Denim~】
・This is a unique denim fabric, woven with ultra-fine cotton yarns (three 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.
・Dyed using rope dyeing technology.
・The entire fabric has a luster, and its transparent color is appealing.
・It combines the softness of silk with the durability of cotton.
・It is lighter than traditional denim and has good drape.　
・You can also feel the excellent texture unique to silk.

 【Aftercare】
・This product is hand washable.
・We recommend gently hand washing it in a folded state.
・Using a washing machine or tumble dryer is not recommended, as it may cause deformation.
・Avoid using bleach when washing.
・Leaving it wet for a long time may cause color fading.
・After hand washing, reshape it and dry it in the shade in a well-ventilated place.
・When ironing, please use a pressing cloth and a medium temperature.

 

 

【A Message from the Shop Owner】
Thank you for visiting our site among many others.
　
Many people may associate denim with workwear due to its characteristics of being "100% cotton, thick, and prone to color fading."
However, today's Kojima denim from Kurashiki City is more than that.
Over a long period, it has continuously evolved into a fabric that suits the Japanese climate and body.
From this evolution, "silk denim" was born, incorporating "silk," a traditional Japanese industry.
I believe this silk denim is the "denim most suited for Japanese attire."

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

First, regarding point 1:
Typically, denim uses thick, single cotton threads for the warp.
However, this fabric uses high-quality threads made by twisting three ultra-fine warp threads together.
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 ultra-fine threads requires significantly more preparation than regular threads.
This kind of manufacturing method is not typically used.
Naturally, it also incurs higher costs.

Preparing warp threads is time-consuming in weaving.
On top of that, processes for twisting thin threads and dyeing threads are required, so to be honest, it is a thread that cannot be easily produced.

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

This, in itself, 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, if it's a high-density fabric, the difficulty further increases.
Since this silk denim fabric is characterized by its luster, it is essential to weave it beautifully.
Therefore, it requires careful and time-consuming weaving.
If the loom's condition is off, 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, years of weaving expertise and skilled artisans familiar with the settings are required.

Regarding point 3, dyeing:
When it comes to denim, it's "indigo dye."
However, issues of color fading and color transfer are unavoidable.
Therefore, we developed yarn dyeing with reactive dyes, maintaining the appearance and feel of denim, and evolved it into a product.
For sumi (ink) color, sulfur dyes are used.

 

By encountering this fabric,
・It can be washed at home.
・Despite being silk, it can be ironed.

A kimono with a luxurious texture and easy care was born.

We sincerely hope that you will enjoy your Japanese clothing life even more with this kimono.