Samue vs. Jinbei - What are the Differences?

Samue vs. Jinbei: What are the Differences?

Understanding samue and jinbei can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be. Learn the biggest differences between the two, from design, materials, seasonality, and cost.
December 28, 2022
Tags: Jinbei Samue
Fabrics We Use to Make Traditional Japanese Samue

Fabrics We Use to Make Traditional Japanese Samue

Learn about the premium quality fabrics we use to make traditional samue: cotton, sashiko-ori (stitch weave), asa (hemp, linen, ramie), denim, pure silk, and more.
December 09, 2022
Tags: Fabric Samue
What is “Sashiko-ori,” the fabric that is perfect for autumn and winter?

What is “Sashiko-ori,” the fabric that is perfect for autumn and winter?

2012 Thick Yarn Sashiko-ori Samue is recommended for those who prefer thick, heavy and warm comfort, and 1055 Small Pattern Sashiko-ori Samue is recommended for those who are looking for something soft that can be worn from autumn to spring.
November 30, 2022
Tags: Samue
Comparing the Three Samue

Comparing the Three Samues We Recommend for Wear Through the Year

We introduce three popular samues from the Wasuian store that are great choices for a first samue: the 3055 Cotton Twill Weave Samue, the 6001 Kasuri Tsumugi Samue, and the 1051 Tate Slab Samue. 

October 30, 2022
Tags: Samue
Japanese Traditional Clothing: Samue

Japanese Traditional Clothing: Samue

Learn about the traditional Japanese clothing known as Samue, including its origins, aesthetics, design characteristics, use cases, and care tips.
June 24, 2022
Tags: Samue
How to Care For Samue & Jinbei

How to Care For Samue & Jinbei

Before washing, please check the size and for any loose threads on the product. We cannot accept returns and exchanges once they have been washed.
April 26, 2022