Product Details

-Silk Denim Furisode-

【About Tailoring】
・The collar is a bachieri-style collar.
・The hakkake lining is all "enji-iro" (dark red).
・No doura (lining of the main body) is attached.
　(Denim is a durable fabric, so even without the doura lining, it offers sufficient strength and warmth).
・Major parts are machine-stitched.
・The kagari (main edging) is hand-stitched, allowing for a fit that conforms to the body.

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【Fabric Characteristics ~Silk Denim~】
・This is a unique denim fabric made with three twisted strands of extra-fine cotton yarn for the warp and high-quality silk yarn for the weft.
・It is a twill weave fabric that authentically showcases the characteristics of denim.
・It is dyed using rope dyeing technology.
・The entire fabric has a sheen, and its transparent color is appealing.
・It combines the softness of silk with the durability of cotton.
・It is lighter than conventional denim and allows for easy movement of the hem.　
・The feel of the fabric is uniquely soft, thanks to the silk.

 【About Aftercare】
・This product is hand-washable.
・We recommend gently hand-washing it while folded.
・Using a washing machine or tumble dryer is not recommended as it may deform the kimono.
・Avoid using bleach when washing.
・Leaving it wet for an extended period may cause color bleeding.
・After washing, reshape it and air dry it 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 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 fading."
However, today's Kojima denim from Kurashiki City is more than that.
Over a long period, it has continuously evolved into a textile that suits Japan's climate and fits the Japanese body.
Within this evolution, "silk denim" was born, incorporating "silk," a traditional Japanese industry.
I believe this silk denim is the "most suitable denim for Japanese attire."

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:
Normally, the cotton used for denim warp is thick and single-strand.
However, this fabric uses high-quality yarn made by twisting three strands of extra-fine warp.
The purpose of this is:
By combining fine threads, the thread itself emits a luster, gives thickness to the fabric, and creates suppleness.
However, the process of creating high-quality, extra-fine threads itself takes considerably more preparation than usual threads.
Normally, this kind of manufacturing method is not used.
Naturally, it also incurs higher costs.

Preparing warp threads is a labor-intensive process in textile production.
Adding the processes of twisting fine threads and dyeing the threads makes it, to be honest, a thread that cannot be easily produced.

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

This inherently increases the difficulty of weaving.
Vegetable fiber for the warp and animal fiber for the weft. The materials are completely different.
Furthermore, if it's a high-density weave, the difficulty increases even more.
Since this silk denim fabric is characterized by its luster, 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 not everyone can make these adjustments. Corrections are the work of skilled craftsmen.
Maintaining a certain level of quality requires many years of weaving technology and skilled artisans accustomed to the settings.

Regarding 3, dyeing:
When it comes to denim, it's "indigo dye."
However, the problems of fading and color transfer are unavoidable.
Therefore, while maintaining the appearance and feel of denim, we developed reactive dye for thread dyeing and turned it into a product.
For the ink color, sulfide dye is used.

 

Encountering this fabric has led to:
・Being able to wash it at home
・Being able to iron it, despite it being silk

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

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