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Sarasa was brought to Japan as a marine product during the Momoyama period. Missionaries from Portugal and other places Kurushima, and Amakusa, where Nanban culture flourished, was also brought with sarasa, depicting Western culture and flower bird wind moon that people touched on, and a unique exotic sarasa with a unique exotic atmosphere was formed. Was.

In the era of Christian's repression, missionaries and their families, who were expelled to Macao and Jakarta, are said to have made a pattern-like letter behind the sarasa cloth, dressed in Nanban goods, to somehow deliver the feeling of prayer, thinking of nostalgia and those who could not meet.

While the technology transfer of sarasa dyeing in Amakusa has been cut off, the end of 1965-70 years, regaining the dyeing techniques that have been handed down since ancient times in 2000, while focusing on quality, It seems that Amakusa Sarasa is dyed.

Sarasa is made of linen fabric and is characterized not only by being cool, refreshing and washing, but also by gentle touch, antibacterial, water absorption and quick drying, and durable and long-lasting.

Mask of Amakusa Sarasa　   　　　　1,320 yen

Amakusa Sarasa Mask of Kumamon 1,100 yen

Sericulture was one of Japan's major industries, including the Tomioka Silk Mill, founded in 1872, which was also registered with the World Heritage. In order to convey the history of sericulture, which Gunma Prefecture is proud of, 100 years later, we used high-quality silk products as masks to pass on production technology to the next generation. He wants you to feel the charm by using silk in your daily life.

It is said that the inside, which uses plenty of Tomioka silk, has excellent ventilation and the outside uses a custom-made fabric that feels good on the skin. Mask developed to be comfortable even in summer. It seems that Kiryu Ori, which has a history of more than 100 years in Gunma sericulture, is used in a 3D three-dimensional shape so that the cloth does not stick to the mouth even when mouth breathing.

Effects expected for silk

♡Absorption and hygroscopicity prevents it from getting steamed even when sweating.

♡Pursuit of droplet prevention and comfort

♡Static, cleanliness and anti-inflammatory effect

100% silk mask 2,500 to 3,000 yen　　

Bingata is one of Okinawa's leading women's dresses and traditional dyeing techniques related to Shinto ritual, and its origin is old and is said to be around the 13th and 14th centuries. After that, they actively traded with East Asia (Jawa sarasa) and China (Inka cloth), learned textile techniques through exchanges, accumulated over hundreds of years, and had unique techniques nurtured in the climate of Okinawa. Red mold was born.

In the Kingdom of ryukyu era, it was mainly dyed as costumes for royals, nobles and royals. The colorful red mold, which combines plant dyes and pigments, has a characteristic color of tropical Okinawa, has a three-dimensional design reminiscent of paintings, the four seasons blend into one and maintains a wonderful harmony. The beauty of transparent colors has been highly evaluated both in Japan and overseas over time.

Shuri Ori is dedicated to royal families, nobles and tribes, and since the 14th and 15th centuries (500 years ago) in Shuri Kokufu in Kingdom of ryukyu, both colors and patterns have been interwovened to the present day. It features a wide variety of fabrics, from crest weaving to kasuri fabrics. Hanagura Ori and Dotonori were exclusively used for royal families and nobles, and were only woven in the capital.

Uji dyeing is dyed with sugarcane leaves and is based on green and yellow, but it has a history of only 30 years since it was commercialized in Heisei. Hanaho dyeing began 10 years ago. From mid-December to February, sugarcane flowers similar to Japanese pampas grass bloom, and when dyed with spikes, it is a 100% silk mask with a pink pattern. Since dyeing can only be done once a year, the number of sheets is limited.

Red type　　　　　1,100 to 2,750 yen

Shuri Castle　　　　2,340 yen

Wooji dyed 1,320 to 2,420 yen

Yosakoi is a word that has changed the old word "I come at night (Welcome at night)". folk song in Kochi Prefecture

It stands for Yosakoi-bushi, Yosakoi Festival.

There is a theory that when Kazutoyo Yamanouchi entered the country and built Kochi Castle during the Keicho era (1596-1615), the shout of Yoisho Koi, a woodworking song sung at the workshop, changed. .

The kimono was arranged and made with a cloth of Yosakoi dance costume full of elaborate personality. It is light and durable and can be washed repeatedly.

Isa was born in 2009 as an original brand, utilizing the technology and experience of the Kuroshio-cho jeans specialty factory founded in 1966. We make products that focus on purely domestic and high quality. Isa's brand name is derived from the ancient name of whales, "Isana". The tail of the whale is a trademark.

Yosakoi Mask 1,375 yen

isa mask　　　　　　1,540 yen

Isa mask case 1,100 yen

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