Tips for using silk for a long time

Silk oxidizes with sweat and sebum every time it is worn.

The texture of the fabric becomes softer.

However, on the other hand, the strength of the fabric has weakened.

Did you know?

Custom orders for your kimono

Every time I receive it, I hear

"I've only worn it once or twice, so it's been there for decades.

"I put it away in the dresser."

The other day, I made a "Sashiko jacket" using my mother's Oshima Tsumugi.

He came to order something he wanted to make.

It's a customer's meal,

It felt a little rough when I picked it up.

Due to deterioration over time and inadequate storage

There was mold and the fabric was weak.

Oshima Tsumugi is dyed in an acidic, iron-rich dye.

Soaking it in mud brings out its beautiful color and luster.

As you all know,

This process also affects the silk fibers.

It is also true that stress causes oxidation.

In recent years, the Japanese archipelago has become subtropical and humid.

The hot and humid summer continues for a long time.

In such an environment, in a room with poor ventilation

Oshima Tsumugi has been stored in a Japanese chest of drawers for nearly 50 years.


Unfortunately, it has already started to deteriorate,

We were unable to accept your order.

There is always a family history behind a kimono.

"This is a kimono I had made for my eldest daughter's entrance ceremony."

"This was the first time my husband and I met when he was transferred to Kagoshima.

I remember going all the way to Amami Oshima to buy it.

One after the other, the memories will flash back to me like a slideshow.

When anyone picks up a kimono after a long time,

It is impressive to see him lovingly stroking the cat.

A kimono filled with memories, along with those memories

We hope to help you bring fabric back to life.

I feel grateful every day.

We want to meet the needs of our customers as much as possible.

We will try our best to repair the damaged clothing.

Because friction occurs quickly,

Unfortunately,

I will have to decline.

To prevent this, please wear your precious clothes

Ventilate during dry seasons.

Store in a low humidity environment.

At the very least, pay attention to these two things.

We recommend that you keep it.


For those who have been entrusted with kimonos by their mothers,

Even in our busy daily lives

I hope you remember this from time to time.