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BLUE BLUE JAPAN SASHIKO
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  • BLUE BLUE JAPAN HONAI & INDIGO DYED
  • BLUE BLUE JAPAN HONAI & INDIGO DYED
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  • Introducing items made with sashiko fabric, a representative Material of "BLUE BLUE JAPAN "

    We focused on sashiko, which is not just decorative but also highly practical and durable. Sashiko is a traditional Japanese technique that was originally created to reinforce fabric and protect against the cold. BLUE BLUE JAPAN creates original sashiko-woven fabrics based on traditional hand-stitching techniques, and pursues sashiko weaving that becomes more appealing the more it is worn.

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Sashiko and Sashiko Weaving

Sashiko is a traditional technique found throughout Japan, but is especially well known in the Tohoku region. It was created to keep out the cold and to reinforce fabric, and later developed into a beautiful pattern (design). It is a handicraft that is realized by sewing thread into the fabric, and is highly practical and durable.

Sashiko weaving is a woven fabric that reproduces hand-sewn sashiko, and is both functional and practical. The strength and unevenness of the surface are achieved by using different warp threads, such as double threads and triple threads.

Characteristics of Sashiko weaving

Sashiko weaving is Material with the following functional and practical uses:

The fabric is sturdy
It is durable for long-term use and suitable for daily use.
It is difficult to burn if it contains water.
Material is highly safe and suitable for disaster prevention and work purposes.

Due to these characteristics, Sashiko has been used for judo uniforms, firefighter hanten coats, etc. It is also valued as a fabric recycling and clothing repair technique, and has developed as Material with an emphasis on practicality.

BLUE BLUE JAPAN HONAI & INDIGO DYED
BLUE BLUE JAPAN HONAI & INDIGO DYED
honnai Nijyuori Sashiko is an original sashiko fabric from BLUE BLUE JAPAN that has been in use since 2013. It is the core Material of the autumn/winter collection and is used in chore coat, trucker jackets, sashiko jeans, etc. It is made using skein-dyed honnai yarn and is woven horizontally on a dobby loom. The result is a soft, fluffy texture that has been loved by many people for many years.
honnai Sashiko chore coat
  • honnai Sashiko chore coat
  • ¥68,200
  • The classic chore coat has been further improved, with attention paid to ease of movement as well as a beautiful silhouette. The large, easy-to-use pockets are placed in a way that makes it easy to put your hands in.
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  • honnai Nijuori Sashiko Trucker Jacket
  • ¥57,200
  • Based on an authentic denim jacket, this jacket focuses on easy-to-use pockets. The front tucks maintain lateral range of motion, while waist pockets have been created to customize the jacket for ease of use.
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  • honnai Sashiko Jeans
  • ¥44,000
  • The beautiful silhouette of BLUE BLUE JAPAN 's classic denim jeans is combined with the soft comfort of sashiko fabric. The rise is not too deep, and the silhouette is slightly thick and straight. fit just right from the waist to the hips, giving a clean and neat impression.
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honnai Light Sashiko is a BBJ original sashiko fabric that has been used since 2023. It is made with the same composition and manufacturing method as the conventional honnai Sashiko, and the warp threads are also the same, but the number of weft threads has been reduced by 20% to achieve a lighter feel. It was developed with the aim of being comfortable to wear until summer, and is currently used mainly in the spring/summer collection.
  • honnai Light Sashiko Oriental Jacket
  • ¥58,300
  • It has a boxy silhouette with length that reaches just below the waist while leaving plenty of room around the shoulders, sleeves, and body. The sleeves are designed for ease of movement and a good silhouette when worn. The softness of the fabric combined with the comfort of the garment make it a staple item that is sure to come in handy.
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honnai Light Sashiko Tailored Jacket
  • honnai Light Sashiko Tailored Jacket
  • ¥62,700
  • This tailored jacket has a compact and beautiful silhouette, but is roomy enough to be comfortable and easy to move in. It is a single layer-layered jacket reminiscent of a bus driver's jacket, a type of workwear. The seams are wrapped with piping for a clean and neat look.
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honnai Light Sashiko Trousers
  • honnai Light Sashiko Trousers
  • ¥45,100
  • The silhouette is slightly loose around the waist and tapered gently towards the hem. The tucks in the front are a visual Points. The pockets are deep and designed for everyday use.
  • VIEW MORE
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Kasezomesashiko is BBJ's original sashiko fabric and is the thinnest Material. It has been used since 2005 and is produced with the aim of achieving a thickness suitable for making shirts. The yarn is dyed with indigo dye while in a skein, and then woven on a power loom (shuttle loom). Since the dyed yarn has a different color for each skein, the finished fabric has a vertical line-like unevenness. This fabric allows you to enjoy the depth of the indigo fading, and red selvage unique to power looms is an attractive accent. It is characterized by its soft and plump texture, and is Material has been loved for many years.
  • Casezomesashiko Back Quilted Shirt
  • ¥55,000
  • A shirt with back quilted that uses different Material for a rich texture. The shirt is not too big and has just the right amount of volume, and the front yoke is also Points. This outer shirt style allows you to enjoy the comfort of the case and the warm quilted for a long time.
  • VIEW MORE
Casezomesashiko shorts
  • Casezomesashiko shorts
  • ¥29,150
  • The silhouette is slightly tapered to give a clean look while still providing some room around the hips. These are basic shorts that are simple and easy to wear. We hope that as you continue to wear them, they will age and become part of your lifestyle, and that you will be able to mend them and make them your own originals.
  • VIEW MORE
Kasezomesashiko wrap dress
  • Kasezomesashiko wrap dress
  • ¥45,100
  • While keeping the simple image of a work dress, the panel switching creates a silhouette that fits the body nicely. The belt at the waist can be removed with a button, so you can enjoy changing the silhouette. The slightly deep front neck shows off the décolletage and creates a feminine impression.
  • VIEW MORE
BLUE BLUE JAPAN HONAI & INDIGO DYED

Sashiko and Sashiko Weaving

Sashiko is a traditional technique found throughout Japan, but is especially well known in the Tohoku region. It was created to keep out the cold and to reinforce fabric, and later developed into a beautiful pattern (design). It is a handicraft that is realized by sewing thread into the fabric, and is highly practical and durable.

Sashiko weaving is a woven fabric that reproduces hand-sewn sashiko, and is both functional and practical. The strength and unevenness of the surface are achieved by using different warp threads, such as double threads and triple threads.

Characteristics of Sashiko weaving

Sashiko weaving is Material with the following functional and practical uses:

The fabric is sturdy
It is durable for long-term use and suitable for daily use.
It is difficult to burn if it contains water.
Material is highly safe and suitable for disaster prevention and work purposes.

Due to these characteristics, Sashiko has been used for judo uniforms, firefighter hanten coats, etc. It is also valued as a fabric recycling and clothing repair technique, and has developed as Material with an emphasis on practicality.

BLUE BLUE JAPAN HONAI & INDIGO DYED
BLUE BLUE JAPAN HONAI & INDIGO DYED
honnai Nijyuori Sashiko is an original sashiko fabric from BLUE BLUE JAPAN that has been in use since 2013. It is the core Material of the autumn/winter collection and is used in chore coat, trucker jackets, sashiko jeans, etc. It is made using skein-dyed honnai yarn and is woven horizontally on a dobby loom. The result is a soft, fluffy texture that has been loved by many people for many years.
  • honnai Sashiko chore coat
  • ¥68,200
  • The classic chore coat has been further improved, with attention paid to ease of movement as well as a beautiful silhouette. The large, easy-to-use pockets are placed in a way that makes it easy to put your hands in.
  • VIEW MORE
honnai Nijuori Sashiko Trucker Jacket
  • honnai Nijuori Sashiko Trucker Jacket
  • ¥57,200
  • Based on an authentic denim jacket, this jacket focuses on easy-to-use pockets. The front tucks maintain lateral range of motion, while waist pockets have been created to customize the jacket for ease of use.
  • VIEW MORE
honnai Sashiko Jeans
  • honnai Sashiko Jeans
  • ¥44,000
  • The beautiful silhouette of BLUE BLUE JAPAN 's classic denim jeans is combined with the soft comfort of sashiko fabric. The rise is not too deep, and the silhouette is slightly thick and straight. fit just right from the waist to the hips, giving a clean and neat impression.
  • VIEW MORE
BLUE BLUE JAPAN HONAI & INDIGO DYED
Light honnai Sashiko is a BBJ original sashiko fabric that has been used since 2023. It is made with the same composition and manufacturing method as the conventional honnai Sashiko, and the warp threads are also the same, but the number of weft threads has been reduced by 20% to achieve a lighter feel. It was developed with the aim of being comfortable to wear until summer, and is currently used mainly in the spring/summer collection.
  • honnai Light Sashiko Oriental Jacket
  • ¥58,300
  • It has a boxy silhouette with length that reaches just below the waist while leaving plenty of room around the shoulders, sleeves, and body. The sleeves are designed for ease of movement and a good silhouette when worn. The softness of the fabric combined with the comfort of the garment make it a staple item that is sure to come in handy.
  • VIEW MORE
honnai Light Sashiko Tailored Jacket
  • honnai Light Sashiko Tailored Jacket
  • ¥62,700
  • This tailored jacket has a compact and beautiful silhouette, but is roomy enough to be comfortable and easy to move in. It is a single layer-layered jacket reminiscent of a bus driver's jacket, a type of workwear. The seams are wrapped with piping for a clean and neat look.
  • VIEW MORE
honnai Light Sashiko Trousers
  • honnai Light Sashiko Trousers
  • ¥45,100
  • The silhouette is slightly loose around the waist and tapered gently towards the hem. The tucks in the front are a visual Points. The pockets are deep and designed for everyday use.
  • VIEW MORE
BLUE BLUE JAPAN HONAI & INDIGO DYED
Kasezomesashiko is BBJ's original sashiko fabric and is the thinnest Material. It has been used since 2005 and is produced with the aim of achieving a thickness suitable for making shirts. The yarn is dyed with indigo dye while in a skein, and then woven on a power loom (shuttle loom). Since the dyed yarn has a different color for each skein, the finished fabric has a vertical line-like unevenness. This fabric allows you to enjoy the depth of the indigo fading, and red selvage unique to power looms is an attractive accent. It is characterized by its soft and plump texture, and is Material has been loved for many years.
  • Casezomesashiko Back Quilted Shirt
  • ¥55,000
  • A shirt with back quilted that uses different Material for a rich texture. The shirt is not too big and has just the right amount of volume, and the front yoke is also Points. This outer shirt style allows you to enjoy the comfort of the case and the warm quilted for a long time.
  • VIEW MORE
Casezomesashiko shorts
  • Casezomesashiko shorts
  • ¥29,150
  • The silhouette is slightly tapered to give a clean look while still providing some room around the hips. These are basic shorts that are simple and easy to wear. We hope that as you continue to wear them, they will age and become part of your lifestyle, and that you will be able to mend them and make them your own originals.
  • VIEW MORE
Kasezomesashiko wrap dress
  • Kasezomesashiko wrap dress
  • ¥45,100
  • While keeping the simple image of a work dress, the panel switching creates a silhouette that fits the body nicely. The belt at the waist can be removed with a button, so you can enjoy changing the silhouette. The slightly deep front neck shows off the décolletage and creates a feminine impression.
  • VIEW MORE

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