Product Details

- Silk Denim Kimono ~Plain~ -

 

 

【About Tailoring】
・Men's kimonos are tailored with a straight collar (bo-eri), and women's kimonos with a broad collar (bachi-eri).
・They are unlined (hitoe) kimonos.
・There is no lining (doura), hem lining (hakkake), or seat patch (ishikiate) (denim is a strong fabric, so it has sufficient durability even with an unlined construction).
・The main parts are machine-stitched.
・The hemming (main edges) is hand-stitched, allowing for a fit that conforms to the body.
・Sleeve length is standardized at 1 shaku 3 sun (approx. 49 cm).

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【Fabric Features ~Silk Denim~】
・This is a unique denim fabric made with three strands of ultra-fine cotton yarn twisted together for the warp, and high-quality silk yarn for the weft.
・It is a twill weave fabric that clearly showcases the characteristics of denim.
・It is dyed using rope dyeing technology.
・The entire fabric has a sheen, and its transparent color development is appealing.
・It combines the softness of silk with the durability of cotton.
・It is lighter than traditional denim and allows for easy movement of the hem.
・The silky texture provides a unique feel against the skin.

 【About Aftercare】
・This product is hand washable.
・We recommend gently hand washing it while folded.
・Using a washing machine's spin cycle or a tumble dryer may deform the kimono and is not recommended.
・Avoid using bleach when washing.
・Leaving it wet for a long time may cause color fading.
・After washing, reshape it and air dry it in the shade in a well-ventilated area.
・When new, some color transfer may occur due to sweat, etc.
・Iron with a pressing cloth at a medium temperature.

 

 

【A Message from the Shop Owner】
Thank you for visiting our site among many others.
　
Due to its characteristics such as "100% cotton, thick, and color-fading," many people may associate denim with workwear.
However, today's Kojima denim in Kurashiki City is more than that.
Over a long period, it has continuously evolved into a fabric that suits the Japanese climate and fits the Japanese physique.
In this process, "silk denim," which incorporates "silk," a traditional Japanese industry, was born.
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.,
Typically, denim uses a single thick cotton thread for the warp.
However, this fabric uses three strands of ultra-fine warp threads twisted together to form a high-quality yarn.
The purpose of this is that by combining thin threads, the thread itself radiates luster, adds thickness to the fabric, and creates suppleness.
However, creating high-quality ultra-fine threads requires significantly more preparation than regular threads.
Normally, this method of production is not used.
Naturally, it also costs more.

Preparing warp threads is a laborious process in weaving.
Adding the process of twisting fine threads and dyeing the threads makes it, to be honest, a thread that cannot be easily produced.

Now, regarding 2., the weft thread,
"Using silk for the weft thread"

This inherently increases the difficulty of weaving.
A warp of plant fiber and a weft of animal fiber. The materials are completely different.
Moreover, if it is a high-density weave, 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 easily noticeable, and not just anyone can make those adjustments. Repairs are the work of skilled craftsmen.
To maintain a certain level of quality, years of weaving techniques and skilled artisans familiar with the settings are required.

Regarding 3., dyeing,
Denim is synonymous with "indigo dye."
However, the issues of color fading and color transfer are unavoidable.
Therefore, we developed a reactive dye for thread dyeing that maintains the look and feel of denim, and incorporated it into our products.
For the ink color, sulfide 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 this kimono will allow you to enjoy your traditional Japanese attire lifestyle even more.