Antique Kurume Kasuri Long Kimono Jacket
This jacket is made from a combination of antique Kurume Kasuri Kimonos. Kurume Kasuri is a traditional technique that dates back over 200 years has been handed down over the generations. As recognition of the historical and artistic value of the technique, the national government designated Kurume Kasuri as an important intangible cultural property in 1957.
These Kimonos are dyed with Aizomé 藍染 or Japanese Indigo, which is derived from the Persicaria Tinctoria plant, and has long been revered for its beautiful hues and antibacterial properties. From plant to dye, it takes about a year to produce, which includes a fermentation process. Different shades of blue are produced by adjusting the fermentation time.
The patterns are created from a hand weaving process called Kasuri 絣. Kasuri is a term for textiles that have been woven with threads that are dyed specifically to create patterns in the fabric as they come together in the weaving process. It requires a tremendous amount of planning as threads have to be pre-painted exactly to achieve the final pattern. It’s characterized by a slightly blurred or brushed appearance, the beautiful mark of imperfections in hand-weaving.
Flat garment measurements
Shoulder width: 53cm/ 21 in
Sleeve length from shoulder: 56cm/ 22 in
Bust/ hip: 60cm / 24 in
Length: 120cm / 43 in
Approx US size Large
100% cotton
Dry clean only, iron on medium
This jacket is made from a combination of antique Kurume Kasuri Kimonos. Kurume Kasuri is a traditional technique that dates back over 200 years has been handed down over the generations. As recognition of the historical and artistic value of the technique, the national government designated Kurume Kasuri as an important intangible cultural property in 1957.
These Kimonos are dyed with Aizomé 藍染 or Japanese Indigo, which is derived from the Persicaria Tinctoria plant, and has long been revered for its beautiful hues and antibacterial properties. From plant to dye, it takes about a year to produce, which includes a fermentation process. Different shades of blue are produced by adjusting the fermentation time.
The patterns are created from a hand weaving process called Kasuri 絣. Kasuri is a term for textiles that have been woven with threads that are dyed specifically to create patterns in the fabric as they come together in the weaving process. It requires a tremendous amount of planning as threads have to be pre-painted exactly to achieve the final pattern. It’s characterized by a slightly blurred or brushed appearance, the beautiful mark of imperfections in hand-weaving.
Flat garment measurements
Shoulder width: 53cm/ 21 in
Sleeve length from shoulder: 56cm/ 22 in
Bust/ hip: 60cm / 24 in
Length: 120cm / 43 in
Approx US size Large
100% cotton
Dry clean only, iron on medium
This jacket is made from a combination of antique Kurume Kasuri Kimonos. Kurume Kasuri is a traditional technique that dates back over 200 years has been handed down over the generations. As recognition of the historical and artistic value of the technique, the national government designated Kurume Kasuri as an important intangible cultural property in 1957.
These Kimonos are dyed with Aizomé 藍染 or Japanese Indigo, which is derived from the Persicaria Tinctoria plant, and has long been revered for its beautiful hues and antibacterial properties. From plant to dye, it takes about a year to produce, which includes a fermentation process. Different shades of blue are produced by adjusting the fermentation time.
The patterns are created from a hand weaving process called Kasuri 絣. Kasuri is a term for textiles that have been woven with threads that are dyed specifically to create patterns in the fabric as they come together in the weaving process. It requires a tremendous amount of planning as threads have to be pre-painted exactly to achieve the final pattern. It’s characterized by a slightly blurred or brushed appearance, the beautiful mark of imperfections in hand-weaving.
Flat garment measurements
Shoulder width: 53cm/ 21 in
Sleeve length from shoulder: 56cm/ 22 in
Bust/ hip: 60cm / 24 in
Length: 120cm / 43 in
Approx US size Large
100% cotton
Dry clean only, iron on medium