Farmers’ MONPE Iroha Vertical Kasuri Camo Stripes / Eel’s Nest

The MONPE Series: Experience the Depth of Kurume Kasuri

These monpe are designed to convey the breadth and depth of Kurume Kasuri—qualities that cannot be fully expressed by standard monpe alone. This is the “Iroha” series. For this release , we selected an exclusive pattern from GOOD DESIGN STORE TOKYO by NOHARA from among the many available fabrics to create these pieces.

Kurume Kasuri Is Not a Print

Kurume Kasuri features a wide variety of patterns and colors created through the “kukuri” dyeing technique. Since the level of labor required varies by technique, the price of the fabric also differs depending on the pattern.

○ Solid Color… A single-color fabric woven from yarn that does not undergo the “kukuri” process.
● Warp Kasuri (Tate-gasuri)… Kasuri in which patterns are created by selectively dyeing only the warp threads through the “kukuri” process.
○ Weft Kasuri (Yokogasuri)… A type of kasuri in which patterns are created by dyeing only the weft threads using the “kukuri” technique.
○ Warp-and-Weft Kasuri (Tate-Yoko-Gasuri)… A type of kasuri in which both the warp and weft threads are dyed using the tie-dyeing technique to create a pattern.
○ Stripes… A pattern formed by arranging warp threads that do not undergo the tying process.
○ Check… A pattern formed by arranging threads—which do not undergo the tying process—as both warp and weft.
○ Bunjin Kasuri… A type of kasuri in which the woven fabric is dyed once; when the fabric is unraveled, the threads are finely dyed in different colors. This unraveled yarn is then used as the weaving yarn.
○ Tsumami-zome… A dyeing technique using tie-dyeing that employs two or more colors. Color is brushed into the areas left white by the tie-dyeing.

■ Nomura Orimono (Textiles, Kurume Kasuri / Hirokawa Town, Fukuoka Prefecture)

Founded in 1898, Nomura Textiles has its workshop in Hirokawa Town, Yame District, Fukuoka Prefecture.While an increasing number of weavers are focusing on selling ready-to-wear clothing made from kasuri fabric, Shutaro Nomura, the fourth-generation owner, has carried on the philosophy of his grandfather—the second-generation founder—who believed that “a textile manufacturer’s true value lies in the fabric it produces.” Consequently, he has kept the production of the company’s own branded products to a minimum and has dedicated himself solely to fabric production.At Nomura Orimono, the company handles the “pattern drawing” and “dyeing” stages of kasuri production—processes that many weavers outsource—in-house. While flexibly accommodating the requests of fabric clients, the company pursues a meticulous and careful finish. Furthermore, it has established a system capable of consistently producing “tate-yoko kasuri,” a technique considered highly challenging.Driven by his desire to share Kurume Kasuri with as many people as possible—as a “fabric material” that is easy for manufacturers to work with and that wearers will want to own—Shutaro continues to produce high-quality fabrics as a traditional weaving workshop.

■ “Farmers’ MONPE,” Inspired by Traditional Monpe

These MONPE feature an overall relaxed silhouette that closely resembles the shape of traditional monpe. Compared to modern-style MONPE, they are roomier around the hips and feature a wider silhouette from the knees down to the calves. They are recommended for those who prefer a loose fit, those who use them for work or exercise, and those who find the narrow cut below the knees of modern-style MONPE uncomfortable.

The “Modern-Style MONPE” developed by Unagi no Nedoko features a sleek, slim fit around the hips and below the knees. In contrast, these “Farmers’ MONPE ” offer a roomier silhouette that more closely resembles traditional monpe. They are the ultimate in relaxed wear, allowing you to appreciate the history of monpe while enjoying a comfortable fit without feeling constricted.

 Learn about the differences in sizes and fabrics

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[Basic Specifications]

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*Unisex

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