Mitsunobu Orimono has produced yarn-dyed textiles since 1961, carrying on the traditions of Kurume weaving in the Chikugo region. Most of the production process, from yarn preparation to finished fabric, is handled in-house by its own craftsmen, with an emphasis on quality rather than speed or volume.
One of its signature products is the hanten, a traditional Japanese padded jacket sometimes described as a "wearable futon." Kurume fabric is well suited to hanten because it is breathable, warm, lightweight, and easy to move in.
Although modern outerwear is now more common, hanten remains a simple and practical way to stay warm, with a character that reflects traditional Japanese textile craftsmanship.
