Key Ring WA31

 

 

Our original Key Ring made of Kimono fabric used in Wa-Denim WA201

 

Kimono fabric is first-class one which is beautifully dyed on Tango crape fabric from the Tango region of Kyoto, the largest kimono fabric production area in Japan, using Kyo-Yuzen, a traditional Japanese craft technique with a history of over 300 years, also known as a synonym for pattern dyeing.

 

Kimono fabric is the same one used for WA201, that's why you wear to give an even more stylish impression by coordinating with WA201 jeans.

 

  

● Size

Length：21.5cm

Length of Kimono fabric：4.5cm

Width of Kimono fabric：1.5cm

Outer diameter of ring：1.8cm

Length of chain：7cm

 

● Material

Kimono fabric：Silk 100%

Back side of fabric：polyester 100%

Metal：Alloy

  

  

Frequently Asked Questions

● How long does it take from order to arrival?

The purchased items will be delivered to your address within 5 business days after your order is placed if your address is in Japan. International shipping depends on the area you live.

● Are there any other costs in addition to the listed price?

Consumption tax and delivery charges are included in the listed price, so there are no additional costs.

However, customers who choose to pay at a convenience store will be charged an additional 190 JPY for the convenience store transaction fee.
International shipping costs will be calculated automatically upon check out, based on the weight of the items and the country for shipment.

● Do I need to register in order to purchase?

No worries, you do not need to enter any information other than the one for shipping.

● Can I return my order?

If you are not satisfied with the product, simply email us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund within 7 business days. For details, please refer to the Refund Policy page.

● Do you have only one size?
Only one size is available.

● What payment methods do you accept?

Credit card (VISA/Master/JCB/AMEX)
PayPal
Convenience store payment
Smartphone payment(PayPay/LINE Pay)

● Is the payment security secure?
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Characteristics of Kimono Fabric

In the Tango region, in Kyoto Prefecture, silk that is produced here makes up about 70% of all kimono silk made in Japan, and is known widely as Tango Chirimen.

Tango Chirimen has an uneven surface, with indents known as shibo, which are seen as being a mark of high quality. These are made due to the thread used and special weaving process. The fabric is supple and rich in colour, which when combined with Kyo Yuzen and other dyeing methods is used as a fabric for kimonos.

Wa-Denim uses Tango Chirimen that has been dyed using the special process known as Kyo Yuzen for original patterns.

 

 

Kyo Yuzen, A special dyeing method that is representative of kimono fabric dyeing in Kyoto.

Kyo Yuzen has a long history of over 300 years, and is a beloved traditional Japanese craft, with it being one of the 3 main yuzen dyeing techniques in Japan. It is known for its pattern dyeing, and is a world famous dyeing technique.

It is able to produce various elegant and beautiful patterns, and at the time when nobles and aristocrats lived in Kyoto, it was treasured by these upper classes.

Wa-Denim looks to help preserve this beautiful dyeing technique while not being too gaudy, and we have selected a traditional ringed pattern and redesigned the pattern so that it works well in both business and casual settings, mixing with any various shirts and so on.

 

 

The shippo-mon which is written as 七宝紋 in Japanese, is a long used pattern that features overlapping and intertwined circles. It is said that the pattern is unending spreading in all four directions.

It also refers to the Buddhist 7 (七 in Japanese) treasures (宝 in Japanese), gold, silver lapis lazuli, quartz, coral, agate, and giant clam shell.

Another interpretation of the design is that of fate, with all the circles connected, which is said to be a good omen of happiness, harmony, and good connections between others. It is seen by others to remind others of the value of the connection between others and that they have the same value as the previously mentioned seven treasures.

For this pair of jeans, using the shippo-mon pattern as a base with the red circle found in our logo (that is a stylised version of 和) incoorporated to create a new shippo-mon pattern, we hope that they help to bring good new connections whenever you're wearing them.

 

 

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