Ramie Kasuri VOL.2

Following up on my previous blog post, today I'd like to talk about our Ramie Kasuri products.

Ramie fabric made 100 years ago.
In Japan, this fabric was used to tailor kimonos.

At the time, each thread of the fabric was dyed with natural indigo, resulting in a deep indigo-dyed fabric.
The intricate patterns are not printed, but are kasuri patterns. These are also done by hand.

Traditional Japanese ramie kasuri, born from an immense amount of effort.

You can truly appreciate the excellence of Japanese craftsmanship when you touch it yourself.

In fact, the fabric isn't found in rolls; individual kimonos are carefully unraveled and then combined into a single piece of fabric.
This process reportedly takes about 3 hours... Before even starting to make a jacket, there's the step of unraveling a kimono.

Ramie is a type of linen, but its fabric has a firm crispness and a unique luster.

The deep indigo of the natural dye and the kasuri fabric somehow feel familiar and calming to behold...
This fabric has an appeal that makes you want to carefully wear traditional Japanese fabric!

Of course, clothes will age over time, undergoing changes and sometimes tearing.

When you look at old Japanese boro (ragged fabric), you sometimes see patchwork or repairs done with hand-stitching, which makes you feel the history of the garment.

For some reason, clothes that have been worn until they're tattered and frayed develop a certain attachment, and I feel that over time, this only enhances the garment's charm.

The "Ramie Kasuri ARTHUR" that we are producing exclusively for ANATOMICA KYOTO is also meant to be worn carefully, mending any tears that appear, until it eventually becomes a one-of-a-kind piece just for you.

Perhaps that is what true vintage really means...

After hearing directly from Mr. Usami, I, too, wanted to cherish and use this Ramie Kasuri product.

Please, come and touch this fabric for yourself.

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