Workwear Haori

After countless interviews with generational professionals, and forging for historical writings and drawings of traditional Japanese workwear, we have arrived at this organic cotton haori jacket. A practical, functional use of materials and techniques rooted in ancestral tradition, that can be seamlessly incorporated into the everyday closet today.

Whether farmer, fisherman, or fermenter, many working-class professionals have historically worn cotton. Without a means or an interest to separate work and life, workwear is dailywear. It is history, family, functionality, and identity.

Crafted with a special weave, this unbleached kinari cotton fabric possesses a plump, substantial richness in both texture and weight. Yet, by trapping a gentle layer of air, the weave ensures the garment feels remarkably light and breathable against the skin.

Happi-style
Tied in the front, it takes on the feel of a happi, perfect for everyday wear, meetings, presentations, or exhibitions of your work.

Samué-style
Tied at the side, it wears like a samué, ensuring effortless movement at the desk, in the kitchen, or in the studio..

The design pattern is based on generational workwear found from historical documents as well as family heirlooms shared by craftspeople who are in traditional professionals. The mojiri sleeve is a modification of the kimono sleeve that professionals across a plethora of sectors made so that they are able to go about their daily tasks without interference. 

Small alternations like additional leeway in the back and the sides, allow for greater ease of movement for modern bodies. Deep pockets on both sides are meant for tools, phones, and notebooks. The loop on the back means that you can stash it away quickly on a coat hook after your day’s work. And on the back there is also a semamori, to protect you from evil spirits and also to strengthen this area that wears quickly.