Worn buttoned or open, this soft, unstructured jacket features the stunning tones of contrasting indigo textiles, in a playfully wearable cut. Patchwork panels at front and back are interrupted by solid wool gauze side panels, cleverly constructed to form the narrow sleeves. This ingenious design creates a slightly cocooning silhouette through the shoulders, with gentle, swing-y volume at the back. Two side inseam pockets, metal buttons with concealed placket, cropped sleeves, and a soft, narrow collar complete this very special piece.
material : 100% cotton
care :
Unevenness and complexity are a lovely feature of authentic indigo's natural character. Some colour may transfer to lighter surfaces, so take care during the first 5 washes.
We recommend separate cold hand washing for this piece. Do not wring, but press excess water out (or blot by rolling in a flat towel), then hang to air dry in the shade. Iron the reverse with a cool iron if you really want to.
length : 71cm
sleeve : 64cm
chest : 148cm
Woven and constructed in Fukuoka since 1971, Kurume Kasuri (aka Giemon) aim to modernise a traditional weaving style which has a history in Japan reaching back over 220 years.
Kasuri (絣) is a process of skilfully binding warp and/or weft threads before they are indigo dyed. Once woven, undyed sections create complex and distinctive patterns, often with soft or 'blurred' edges; the verb kasureru (かすれる) means "to blur" or "to fade".
In 1957, the traditional techniques of Kurume Kasuri were designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan, and the company is proud to preserve this beautiful tradition with simple designs for daily use.
