Light Years

2016 · 2016-08-04

01. Karamushi work dress | whiteAll hand-sewn karamushi dress. Karamushi fabric is made from the fibers of karamushi vines. It is one of the oldest fiber crops, having been used to produce fabrics for the past six thousand years. The fabric is completed over many hand works by matured craftsmen. Comes in white and wildflower herbal dye.
01. Karamushi work dress | whiteAll hand-sewn karamushi dress. Karamushi fabric is made from the fibers of karamushi vines. It is one of the oldest fiber crops, having been used to produce fabrics for the past six thousand years. The fabric is completed over many hand works by matured craftsmen. Comes in white and wildflower herbal dye.
02. Koromo of hemp | whiteHemp, one of Japan's oldest plants for fabric-making, dates back to the Jomon Era. Soft surface texture of the raised hemp fabric. With Organic cotton lining. Comes in white, black and light gray.
02. Koromo of hemp | whiteHemp, one of Japan's oldest plants for fabric-making, dates back to the Jomon Era. Soft surface texture of the raised hemp fabric. With Organic cotton lining. Comes in white, black and light gray.
03. Koromo of hemp | whiteHemp, one of Japan's oldest plants for fabric-making, dates back to the Jomon Era. Soft surface texture of the raised hemp fabric. With Organic cotton lining. Comes in white, black and light gray.
03. Koromo of hemp | whiteHemp, one of Japan's oldest plants for fabric-making, dates back to the Jomon Era. Soft surface texture of the raised hemp fabric. With Organic cotton lining. Comes in white, black and light gray.
04. Organic linen night dress | white, Organic linen tabi socksMade from precious organic linen. Comes in white, black and light gray.
04. Organic linen night dress | white, Organic linen tabi socksMade from precious organic linen. Comes in white, black and light gray.
05. Organic linen pullover, organic linen pants | white, Organic linen tabi socksMade from precious organic linen. Woven slowly with a shuttle weaving machine. Comes in white, black and light gray.
05. Organic linen pullover, organic linen pants | white, Organic linen tabi socksMade from precious organic linen. Woven slowly with a shuttle weaving machine. Comes in white, black and light gray.
06. Tasmanian wool knit sweater | white, Organic linen skirt | whiteThis Tasmanian wool is a premium wool grown in an organic environment surrounded by primeval forests. It has excellent ventilation and heat-retaining properties. Comes in white, gray and brown.
06. Tasmanian wool knit sweater | white, Organic linen skirt | whiteThis Tasmanian wool is a premium wool grown in an organic environment surrounded by primeval forests. It has excellent ventilation and heat-retaining properties. Comes in white, gray and brown.
07. Pojagi apron | whiteMade from the finest linen semitransparent fabric. Pojagi patchwork by hand. Comes in white and Ryukyu-indigo.
07. Pojagi apron | whiteMade from the finest linen semitransparent fabric. Pojagi patchwork by hand. Comes in white and Ryukyu-indigo.
08. Organic linen TsunobukuroTsunobukuro-bag made from a single folded piece of finest linen fabric. The fabric is woven slowly with a shuttle weaving machine.
08. Organic linen TsunobukuroTsunobukuro-bag made from a single folded piece of finest linen fabric. The fabric is woven slowly with a shuttle weaving machine.
09. Kudzu-fu and handmade Tosakozo-Washi PojagiHand-sewn Pojagi composed of Kudzu-fu (kudzu fabric) and Tosakozo-Washi. Kudzu-fu, regarded as a primitive material, is woven of threads made of the bast fibers of the kudzu stem. Kudzu fabric from the Enshu region has a characteristic shine.
09. Kudzu-fu and handmade Tosakozo-Washi PojagiHand-sewn Pojagi composed of Kudzu-fu (kudzu fabric) and Tosakozo-Washi. Kudzu-fu, regarded as a primitive material, is woven of threads made of the bast fibers of the kudzu stem. Kudzu fabric from the Enshu region has a characteristic shine.
10. Kudzu-fu wild grass bagKudzu vines are harvested in early summer when they are still green. The vines are tied, boiled, and then cooled in a stream. They are then wrapped in susuki grass and naturally fermented. They are taken out once their skin has dissolved. The kudzu is then dried and split by hand.
10. Kudzu-fu wild grass bagKudzu vines are harvested in early summer when they are still green. The vines are tied, boiled, and then cooled in a stream. They are then wrapped in susuki grass and naturally fermented. They are taken out once their skin has dissolved. The kudzu is then dried and split by hand.
11. Kudzu-fu skirtKudzu vines are harvested in early summer when they are still green. The vines are tied, boiled, and then cooled in a stream. They are then wrapped in susuki grass and naturally fermented. They are taken out once their skin has dissolved. The kudzu is then dried and split by hand.
11. Kudzu-fu skirtKudzu vines are harvested in early summer when they are still green. The vines are tied, boiled, and then cooled in a stream. They are then wrapped in susuki grass and naturally fermented. They are taken out once their skin has dissolved. The kudzu is then dried and split by hand.
12. Kamikoromo long haori Kamikoromo are paper robes made of handmade washi Japanese paper. This handmade washi is made from the native Tosa kozo tree with traditional methods. Konjac paste is added for strength. With organic cotton lining.
12. Kamikoromo long haori Kamikoromo are paper robes made of handmade washi Japanese paper. This handmade washi is made from the native Tosa kozo tree with traditional methods. Konjac paste is added for strength. With organic cotton lining.
13. Kamikoromo long haoriThe lightness and heat-retaining quality of kamikoromo made them popular among travelers and Haiku poets. Kamikoromo embody the sense of wabi-sabi, emphasizing the rustic beauty of nature. By the middle of the Edo period, the use of these paper robes had expanded to the general population.
13. Kamikoromo long haoriThe lightness and heat-retaining quality of kamikoromo made them popular among travelers and Haiku poets. Kamikoromo embody the sense of wabi-sabi, emphasizing the rustic beauty of nature. By the middle of the Edo period, the use of these paper robes had expanded to the general population.
14. Washi FukusaTosa kozo are cut at the root and steamed in a barrel over a fire in order to separate the bark. The bundles of fibers are placed in a cold stream for one to three days. The branches are boiled and stripped of their outer bark and then dried. The fibers are then boiled, placed in running water, and naturally bleached. The rinsed fibers are placed in a strainer floating in water for further cleaning and then laid on a board and beaten. Once they have dried overnight and been softened by stamping or hand-rubbing, they are ready to be made into washi-paper products.
14. Washi FukusaTosa kozo are cut at the root and steamed in a barrel over a fire in order to separate the bark. The bundles of fibers are placed in a cold stream for one to three days. The branches are boiled and stripped of their outer bark and then dried. The fibers are then boiled, placed in running water, and naturally bleached. The rinsed fibers are placed in a strainer floating in water for further cleaning and then laid on a board and beaten. Once they have dried overnight and been softened by stamping or hand-rubbing, they are ready to be made into washi-paper products.
15. Washi zabutonThis handmade washi made from Tosa kozo get their light green color from the bark. The wild materials are transformed into fine washi paper. It is born only through the care of hands and the passage of time.
15. Washi zabutonThis handmade washi made from Tosa kozo get their light green color from the bark. The wild materials are transformed into fine washi paper. It is born only through the care of hands and the passage of time.
16. Karamushi work dress | wildflowerAll hand-sewn karamushi dress. Karamushi fabric is made from the fibers of karamushi vines. It is one of the oldest fiber crops, having been used to produce fabrics for the past six thousand years. The fabric is completed over many hand works by matured craftsmen. The natural gray color comes from a wildflower herbal dye.
16. Karamushi work dress | wildflowerAll hand-sewn karamushi dress. Karamushi fabric is made from the fibers of karamushi vines. It is one of the oldest fiber crops, having been used to produce fabrics for the past six thousand years. The fabric is completed over many hand works by matured craftsmen. The natural gray color comes from a wildflower herbal dye.
17. Twill cotton-wool jacket and skirt | blackMade from raised twill cotton wool. With white organic cotton facing and lining. Comes in black, gray and beige.
17. Twill cotton-wool jacket and skirt | blackMade from raised twill cotton wool. With white organic cotton facing and lining. Comes in black, gray and beige.
18. Twill cotton-wool jacket and slacks | blackMade from raised twill cotton wool. With white organic cotton facing and lining. Comes in black, gray and beige.
18. Twill cotton-wool jacket and slacks | blackMade from raised twill cotton wool. With white organic cotton facing and lining. Comes in black, gray and beige.
19. Twill cotton-wool dress | blackMade from raised twill cotton wool. With white organic cotton facing and lining. Comes in black, gray and beige.
19. Twill cotton-wool dress | blackMade from raised twill cotton wool. With white organic cotton facing and lining. Comes in black, gray and beige.
20. Koromo of hemp | blackHemp, one of Japan's oldest plants for fabric-making, dates back to the Jomon Era. Soft surface texture of the raised hemp fabric. With Organic cotton lining. Comes in white, black and gray.
20. Koromo of hemp | blackHemp, one of Japan's oldest plants for fabric-making, dates back to the Jomon Era. Soft surface texture of the raised hemp fabric. With Organic cotton lining. Comes in white, black and gray.
21. Koromo of hemp | blackHemp, one of Japan's oldest plants for fabric-making, dates back to the Jomon Era. Soft surface texture of the raised hemp fabric. With Organic cotton lining. Comes in white, black and gray.
21. Koromo of hemp | blackHemp, one of Japan's oldest plants for fabric-making, dates back to the Jomon Era. Soft surface texture of the raised hemp fabric. With Organic cotton lining. Comes in white, black and gray.
22. Organic cotton work-suits | blackMade from organic cotton twilled fabric. With organic cotton lining. Finished with many cycles of washing. Inspired by antique work clothing. Comes in black and beige.
22. Organic cotton work-suits | blackMade from organic cotton twilled fabric. With organic cotton lining. Finished with many cycles of washing. Inspired by antique work clothing. Comes in black and beige.
23. Koromo of hemp | light grayHemp, one of Japan's oldest plants for fabric-making, dates back to the Jomon Era. Soft surface texture of the raised hemp fabric. With Organic cotton lining. Comes in white, black and light gray.
23. Koromo of hemp | light grayHemp, one of Japan's oldest plants for fabric-making, dates back to the Jomon Era. Soft surface texture of the raised hemp fabric. With Organic cotton lining. Comes in white, black and light gray.
24. Koromo of hemp | light grayHemp, one of Japan's oldest plants for fabric-making, dates back to the Jomon Era. Soft surface texture of the raised hemp fabric. With Organic cotton lining. Comes in white, black and light gray.
24. Koromo of hemp | light grayHemp, one of Japan's oldest plants for fabric-making, dates back to the Jomon Era. Soft surface texture of the raised hemp fabric. With Organic cotton lining. Comes in white, black and light gray.
25. Organic cotton wrapped dress | light grayCosmic Wonder's symbolic wrapped collection. Composed of organic cotton broad fabrics made from 40 yarn count threads and 50 yarn count threads. Comes in natural, black, beige, gray and Ryukyu indigo.
25. Organic cotton wrapped dress | light grayCosmic Wonder's symbolic wrapped collection. Composed of organic cotton broad fabrics made from 40 yarn count threads and 50 yarn count threads. Comes in natural, black, beige, gray and Ryukyu indigo.
26. Mountain wool knit sweater | gray, Organic cotton wrapped pants | H.grayKnit collection made from sheep's pure wool from the mountainous regions of Peru. They have been a valued part of this natural environment. Sheep's wool from high in the mountains provides excellent ventilation and heat-retaining properties. Natural colors of the wool. Colors are sorted by hand in the local tradition. Comes in white, gray and brown.
26. Mountain wool knit sweater | gray, Organic cotton wrapped pants | H.grayKnit collection made from sheep's pure wool from the mountainous regions of Peru. They have been a valued part of this natural environment. Sheep's wool from high in the mountains provides excellent ventilation and heat-retaining properties. Natural colors of the wool. Colors are sorted by hand in the local tradition. Comes in white, gray and brown.
27. Melton wool coat and pants | grayMade of 100% pure sheep's thick melton wool. With white organic cotton lining. Comes in black, gray and beige.
27. Melton wool coat and pants | grayMade of 100% pure sheep's thick melton wool. With white organic cotton lining. Comes in black, gray and beige.
28. Organic cotton patchwork sweatshirt and pantsMade from several varieties of organic cotton fabrics.
28. Organic cotton patchwork sweatshirt and pantsMade from several varieties of organic cotton fabrics.
29. Organic cotton patchwork sweatshirt one-pieceComposed of raised jersey fabric made from organic cotton two-fold yarn count of thirty, dungaree fabric made from organic cotton two-fold yarn count of forty and flannel fabric made from organic cotton single yarn count of twenty.
29. Organic cotton patchwork sweatshirt one-pieceComposed of raised jersey fabric made from organic cotton two-fold yarn count of thirty, dungaree fabric made from organic cotton two-fold yarn count of forty and flannel fabric made from organic cotton single yarn count of twenty.
30. Organic cotton wrapped dress | heather grayCosmic Wonder's symbolic wrapped collection. Smooth dungaree fabric made from organic cotton two-fold yarn count of forty.
30. Organic cotton wrapped dress | heather grayCosmic Wonder's symbolic wrapped collection. Smooth dungaree fabric made from organic cotton two-fold yarn count of forty.
31. Hooded trench coatMade from long fiber cotton fabric. With raised cotton-wool facing and white organic cotton lining.
31. Hooded trench coatMade from long fiber cotton fabric. With raised cotton-wool facing and white organic cotton lining.
32. Herbal dyed pure woolen coat | grayMade from 100% pure sheep's light melton. With 100% linen lining. Colors are produced with herbal dyes ; logwood for black, areca catechu for gray, and pomegranate for brown.
32. Herbal dyed pure woolen coat | grayMade from 100% pure sheep's light melton. With 100% linen lining. Colors are produced with herbal dyes ; logwood for black, areca catechu for gray, and pomegranate for brown.
33. Herbal dyed pure woolen dress | grayMade from 100% pure sheep's light melton. With 100% linen lining. Colors are produced with herbal dyes ; logwood for black, areca catechu for gray, and pomegranate for brown.
33. Herbal dyed pure woolen dress | grayMade from 100% pure sheep's light melton. With 100% linen lining. Colors are produced with herbal dyes ; logwood for black, areca catechu for gray, and pomegranate for brown.
34. Hand-spun cotton pojagiMade from hand-spun cotton. Pojagi constructed with a minimal composition of planes. All hand-sewn.
34. Hand-spun cotton pojagiMade from hand-spun cotton. Pojagi constructed with a minimal composition of planes. All hand-sewn.
35. Hand-spun cotton hot-water bottle bagMade from hand-spun cotton. Woven slowly with a shuttle weaving machine. With sashiko hand-stitch finishing.
35. Hand-spun cotton hot-water bottle bagMade from hand-spun cotton. Woven slowly with a shuttle weaving machine. With sashiko hand-stitch finishing.
36. Organic farming hand-spun cotton shirt | natural, Organic cotton wrapped pants | naturalThe cotton used for the collection is hand-spun, producing a soft and plush organic cotton fabric. Woven slowly with a shuttle weaving machine. This method of weaving allows air to get inside the cotton during the weaving process. Comes in natural, black, lac herbal dyed red and Ryukyu indigo. Wrapped pants comes in natural, white, black, light beige, light gray, lac herbal dyed red and Ryukyu indigo.
36. Organic farming hand-spun cotton shirt | natural, Organic cotton wrapped pants | naturalThe cotton used for the collection is hand-spun, producing a soft and plush organic cotton fabric. Woven slowly with a shuttle weaving machine. This method of weaving allows air to get inside the cotton during the weaving process. Comes in natural, black, lac herbal dyed red and Ryukyu indigo. Wrapped pants comes in natural, white, black, light beige, light gray, lac herbal dyed red and Ryukyu indigo.
37. Hand-spun cotton TenuguiTenugui composed of hand-spun cotton fabric and organic cotton fabric. The hem is composed of hemp yarn. Woven slowly with an antique shuttle weaving machine. This method of weaving allows air to get inside the cotton during the weaving process.
37. Hand-spun cotton TenuguiTenugui composed of hand-spun cotton fabric and organic cotton fabric. The hem is composed of hemp yarn. Woven slowly with an antique shuttle weaving machine. This method of weaving allows air to get inside the cotton during the weaving process.
38. Organic farming hand-spun cotton dress and wrapped skirt | redThe cotton used for the collection are cultivated with organic farming methods. It was hand-spun, and producing a soft and plush fabric. Woven slowly with a shuttle weaving machine. This method of weaving allows air to get inside the cotton during the weaving process. Comes in natural, black, lac herbal dyed red and Ryukyu indigo.
38. Organic farming hand-spun cotton dress and wrapped skirt | redThe cotton used for the collection are cultivated with organic farming methods. It was hand-spun, and producing a soft and plush fabric. Woven slowly with a shuttle weaving machine. This method of weaving allows air to get inside the cotton during the weaving process. Comes in natural, black, lac herbal dyed red and Ryukyu indigo.
39. Organic cotton day dress | redThe body is composed of broad fabric made from organic cotton 50 yarn count threads and crepe fabric made from organic cotton 40 yarn count threads. Satin fabric made from organic cotton 90 yarn count threads for pipings and cuffs. Comes in natural, white, black, light beige, light gray, lac herbal dyed red and Ryukyu indigo.
39. Organic cotton day dress | redThe body is composed of broad fabric made from organic cotton 50 yarn count threads and crepe fabric made from organic cotton 40 yarn count threads. Satin fabric made from organic cotton 90 yarn count threads for pipings and cuffs. Comes in natural, white, black, light beige, light gray, lac herbal dyed red and Ryukyu indigo.
40. Melton wool coat and pants | beigeMade from 100% pure sheep's thick melton wool. With white organic cotton lining. Comes in black, gray and beige.
40. Melton wool coat and pants | beigeMade from 100% pure sheep's thick melton wool. With white organic cotton lining. Comes in black, gray and beige.
41. Organic cotton work-suits | beigeMade from organic cotton twilled fabric. With organic cotton lining. Finished with many cycles of washing. Inspired by antique work clothing.
41. Organic cotton work-suits | beigeMade from organic cotton twilled fabric. With organic cotton lining. Finished with many cycles of washing. Inspired by antique work clothing.
42. Baby alpaca wool knit dress | brownKnit garments made from alpaca's pure wool from the mountainous regions of Peru. They have been a valued part of this natural environment since the days of the ancient Incas. Sheep's wool from high in the mountains provides excellent ventilation and heat-retaining properties. Natural colors of alpaca.Colors are sorted by hand in the local tradition. Comes in white, gray and brown.
42. Baby alpaca wool knit dress | brownKnit garments made from alpaca's pure wool from the mountainous regions of Peru. They have been a valued part of this natural environment since the days of the ancient Incas. Sheep's wool from high in the mountains provides excellent ventilation and heat-retaining properties. Natural colors of alpaca.Colors are sorted by hand in the local tradition. Comes in white, gray and brown.
43. Hooded trench coatMade from long fiber cotton fabric. With raised cotton-wool facing and white organic cotton lining.
43. Hooded trench coatMade from long fiber cotton fabric. With raised cotton-wool facing and white organic cotton lining.
44. Twill cotton-wool dress | beigeMade from raised twill cotton wool. With white organic cotton facing and lining. Comes in black, gray and beige.
44. Twill cotton-wool dress | beigeMade from raised twill cotton wool. With white organic cotton facing and lining. Comes in black, gray and beige.
45. Herbal dyed pure woolen coat and pants | beigeMade from 100% pure sheep's light melton. With 100% linen lining. Colors are produced with herbal dyes ; logwood for black, areca catechu for gray, and pomegranate for brown.
45. Herbal dyed pure woolen coat and pants | beigeMade from 100% pure sheep's light melton. With 100% linen lining. Colors are produced with herbal dyes ; logwood for black, areca catechu for gray, and pomegranate for brown.
46. Organic cotton wrapped suits | beigeCosmic Wonder's symbolic wrapped collection. Composed of organic cotton broad fabrics made from 40 yarn count threads and 50 yarn count threads. Comes in natural, black, beige, gray and Ryukyu indigo.
46. Organic cotton wrapped suits | beigeCosmic Wonder's symbolic wrapped collection. Composed of organic cotton broad fabrics made from 40 yarn count threads and 50 yarn count threads. Comes in natural, black, beige, gray and Ryukyu indigo.
47. Herbal dyed linen wool dress | brownComposed of linen and pure sheep's wool. Fabric is made from organic linen single yarn count of sixty for the warp and two-fold woolen yarn count of forty-eight for the woof. Woven with a shuttle weaving machine. This method of weaving allows air to get inside the fabric during the weaving process. Colors are produced with herbal dyes ; logwood for black, areca catechu for gray, and pomegranate for brown.
47. Herbal dyed linen wool dress | brownComposed of linen and pure sheep's wool. Fabric is made from organic linen single yarn count of sixty for the warp and two-fold woolen yarn count of forty-eight for the woof. Woven with a shuttle weaving machine. This method of weaving allows air to get inside the fabric during the weaving process. Colors are produced with herbal dyes ; logwood for black, areca catechu for gray, and pomegranate for brown.