Traditional Japanese clothing
生地は、天正年間以来約４００年の歴史がある会津もめん（天然素材綿100％）を使用し、日本の高級縫製で仕上げ、裏地には抗菌効果のある羅布麻が使われています。
The fabric used for Fukujin Samue is called “Aizu Momen” - a natural 100% cotton material, which has been woven in this area for over 400 years. The Fukujin Samue is also lined with “rafuma” , which acts as a natural antibacterial lining.
伝統の生地に現代の染め技術で染め上げた色合いは、長く愛用する事で趣きある風合いが生まれます。
As with many traditional fabrics of Japan, the more you wear the Fukujin Samue, the richer the texture and colors will become.
作務衣の由来は、禅宗の僧侶が修行や日常作務を行うときに着用したことからと言われています。現在では座禅はもちろん、陶芸や書道、盆栽など、個人の趣味やお部屋で寛ぐ時に愛用されています。
The Samue was originally worn by Zen monks for daily training and work. Today, you can enjoy wearing Samue while doing many other activities such as meditation, pottery, calligraphy, bonsai as well as just relaxing around the house.
福神作務衣は、外国人の方に日本文化を着て日本伝統文化に触れて楽しむというコンセプトで日本の東北地方・喜多方で生まれました。
“Fukujin-Samue” (pronounced “fookoojeen-samooway”) - traditional Japanese clothing - created in Kitakata, a small city in northern Japan.
Experience the culture of Japan by wearing our traditional Japanese clothing.
