ABOUT US

We are Speciality store for Traditional Japanese jackets known as “HANTEN”.

ABOUT “HANTEN”

This type of jacket was originally created about 400 years ago during the Edo period, known as the age of the Samurai. 

It was mainly worn as a uniform by workers such as firemen, builders, and traders. 

But this clothing style has gradually disappeared from daily life

and is now rarely seen on the street.

Recently, Hanten has been increasingly worn as lounge wear or as a costume for festivals.

However, 2015 will see the rebirth of the Hanten as an everyday fashion item.

We have modernised the design to make it more fashionable in everyday life.

This is the “NIBAN HANTEN” (Hanten 2.0)

SPECIFIED

Using traditional Japanese products from fabric through to sewing

we exquisitely blend traditional Japanese technology with modern design.

The most unique part of the jacket is the interior lining, and the reason for this can be found in one of the most turbulent eras of Japanese history. 

About 400 years ago, the government issued a decree banning common people from wearing extravagant clothes. As a result of this almost all common people would create elaborate and eye-catching designs on the insides of their clothes. 

This allowed them to follow the law, but then be able to go to parties and turn their jackets inside out to stand out. 

Even many years after this law had been abolished, the style continued, because it had become a fashionablestyle in its own right.