Vintage Oshima Tsumugi Jacket

This cardigan style jacket is made from handwoven Tsumugi from Amami Oshima. Oshima is famous for their traditional mud dye method called Dorozome 泥染め. The mud fields in Amami Oshima are rich in iron, which results in brown to black colors.

Tsumugi 紬 yarns are made from irregular-shaped cocoons called Kuzumayu, which were once considered not fit for spinning even, fine silk threads. Compared to the shine of ordinary silk fabric, Tsumugi has a matte surface. Containing naturally formed slubs, Tsumugi yarns are durable, yet lightweight. Historically, Tsumugi was worn by farmers, samurai and merchants as casual wear. Although Tsumugi was once thought of as a sub-par textile, it is now highly sought after by Japanese Kimono connoisseurs.

This jacket is lined with a brown vintage Kimono silk.

Features two patch pockets and an extra wide collar that can be folded open for extra coverage.

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust/ Hips: 140cm / 55 in
Center to sleeve: 70cm / 27.5 inches
Length: 80cm / 31.5 inches
Fits up to US size 16

100% silk
Dry clean