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Winter is a season when static electricity becomes more common due to dry air. By choosing the right clothing materials and combinations, or by incorporating cotton fabrics, you can greatly reduce static buildup. Enjoy comfortable winter samue wear while also appreciating the many benefits that polyester has to offer.

We would like to share the results of washing our indigo-dyed samue, highlighting how the color and size change after the fourth wash. We observed slight shrinkage and the unique beauty of natural color fading. Discover the enduring charm of authentic Japanese garments, traditional craftsmanship, and the spirit of slow fashion.

We would like to share the first stage of our washing experiment using the 2011 Enshu Indigo-dyed Samue. In this post, you’ll find step-by-step instructions on how to hand wash indigo-dyed garments and see how their color and texture begin to change. Enjoy the transformation and timeless charm of natural dye—and learn how to care for and preserve its beauty. 

Persimmon tannin has been used in Japan for centuries as a natural dye and folk remedy. Thanks to its unique properties, WASUIAN’s Persimmon-dyed Samue "Honkakishibu" offers you one-of-a-kind charm and the joy of appreciating its aging and natural color fading.

With each wear, denim gradually fades and softens, developing a richness in texture and a depth of character that only time can create. Here, you can see the contrast between a brand-new piece and one a WASUIAN staff member has worn for five years.

[Fabric Collection] Denim Fabrics Recognized Worldwide. KAIHARA Denim applies the techniques that have been cultivated in traditional kasuri patterns to denim production.

[Fabric Collection] The Wisdom of Our Predecessors in Life. Japanese artisans who carry out the weaving of history and tradition carefully and meticulously finish each of the items sold at WASUIAN, including samue, haori, hanten, bags, and other items made of sashiko-ori.

[Fabric Collection] Rich Texture and Wide Variety of Fabrics. Enshu is a historical textile-producing region where its fabrics are highly regarded in Japan, Europe, and other countries.

Our samues tailored by “Sashiko-or” fabric are durable yet soft, warm, and comfortable.