Haori 7030000

- Silk Denim Haori Coat ~Ao (Blue)~ -

 As each item is handmade by artisans, there may be slight discrepancies from the stated measurements. Please consider the figures as a guide only.

【Tailoring Details】
・Unisex design, blending Japanese and Western styles.
・Unlined (hitoe) tailoring.
・The collar is a full hiro-eri (broad collar) design, which can be folded back to your desired width.
・It comes with belt loops on both sides and a matching fabric belt.
・The sleeves are designed in the "ningyo" (doll) style of men's kimonos.
・It has "chichi" loops for attaching a haori cord.
・Major seams are machine-stitched.
・Hemming (major edgings) are hand-stitched, allowing for a better body fit.

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【Fabric Features ~Silk Denim~】
・This unique denim fabric uses three finely twisted cotton yarns for the warp and high-quality silk yarn for the weft.
・It is a twill weave fabric that beautifully showcases the characteristics of denim.
・It is dyed using rope dyeing technology.
・The entire fabric has a lustrous 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 feel of the fabric is also uniquely smooth, thanks to the silk.

 【Aftercare】
・This product is hand-washable.
・We recommend gently press-washing it while folded.
・We do not recommend machine washing or tumble drying, as these may cause the kimono to deform.
・Avoid using bleach when washing.
・Leaving it wet for a long time may cause color fading.
・After washing, reshape it and air dry in the shade in a well-ventilated area.
・When new, some color transfer may occur due to sweat, etc.
・When ironing, use a pressing cloth and a medium temperature.

【A Message from the Owner】
Thank you for visiting our site among many others.
　
Denim, with its characteristics of "100% cotton, thick, and prone to fading," may strongly evoke the image of workwear for some.
However, today's Kojima denim from Kurashiki City is more than just that.
Over a long period, it has continuously evolved into a textile suited to Japan's climate and comfortable for the Japanese body.
In this process, "silk denim," which incorporates "silk," a traditional Japanese industry, was born.
I believe this silk denim is the "denim most suitable for 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.:
Normally, the cotton used for denim warp is thick and single-strand.
However, this fabric uses high-quality yarn 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, the process of creating high-quality, ultra-fine yarn requires considerably more preparation than regular yarn.
Normally, this kind of production method is not used.
Naturally, it also incurs higher costs.

Preparing warp threads is a painstaking process in textile production.
Adding the steps of twisting fine threads and dyeing the yarn makes it, frankly, a type of yarn that cannot be easily produced.

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

This fact alone 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 weave, the difficulty further increases.
Since the luster is a characteristic of this silk denim fabric, weaving it beautifully is essential.
Therefore, it must be woven carefully and slowly.
If the loom's condition is off, flaws 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 accustomed to the settings are required.

Regarding 3., dyeing:
When it comes to denim, "indigo dye" comes to mind.
However, issues of fading and color transfer are unavoidable.
Therefore, we developed a reactive dye for yarn dyeing that preserves the appearance and feel of denim, and commercialized it.
Sumi-iro (ink black) uses sulfide dyes.

This fabric allowed us to create a kimono that:
・Can be washed at home
・Can be ironed, despite being silk

A kimono with a luxurious texture that is easy to care for was born.

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