Y'2 Leather Kakishibu Persimmon Tanned Horsehide Type Jacket (KB-140)

Description: The Kakishibu Type-I Jacket is a spectacular example of Y'2 doing what they do best, reimagining a classic style in an incredible custom horsehide that looks stellar from day one and ages quickly and drastically. The leather itself is difficult to produce and sensitive to work with, as this isn't just any natural (undyed) veg-tan leather, this horsehide is tanned and dyed with persimmons.Kakishibu is a traditional Japanese dying technique that uses aged persimmon tannins, with "Kakishibu" literally meaning "persimmon astringency". Kakishibu has also been called “Taiyo-zome (sun-dye)” due to the photosensitivity of the dye - areas exposed to light will grow darker and richer in tone, eventually reaching a true persimmon color. As a result of this increased photosensitivity, this Kakishibu horsehide will age faster than most natural veg-tan leathers.The pattern is minimal, Y'2 basing their design on WWII era Type-I jackets, but stripping it of the traditional embellishments like a buckle back or back pleats. This allows the leather to do the talking, showing off the impressive horsehide and Y'2's masterful cutting, and ensures more consistent patina across the entire jacket.The front features a single open chest pocket, with the classic double pleats running up the sides of the placket. The whole thing closes up with just four donut buttons, same buttons as on the cuffs - these buttons can be a bit tough at first, but break in quickly with use. The body is lined with a 100% cotton twill, a lightweight dark brown fabric that breathes well in warmer weather. Inside, there are two chest pockets that can be used as more secure storage than the single external pocket, a nice touch and a welcome update on the WWII-era style.The Kakishibu Persimmon Tanned Horsehide Type-I JacketJapan's Y'2 Leather was founded in 1998, by artisans with over 45 years of experience in the manufacturing of leather jackets. Since then, they've been producing some of the very best and most unique leather goods in all of Japan, working directly with tanneries to produce fully custom and unusual leathers of the highest quality to pair with each new style.Their decades of knowledge collide with these custom leathers on the workshop floor, where Y'2 Leather can blend vintage techniques and styles with modern sensibilities to create familiar silhouettes in new and exciting materials.The Kakishibu Type-I Jacket is a spectacular example of Y'2 doing what they do best, reimagining a classic style in an incredible custom horsehide that looks stellar from day one and ages quickly and drastically. The leather itself is difficult to produce and sensitive to work with, as this isn't just any natural (undyed) veg-tan leather, this horsehide is tanned and dyed with persimmons.The leather is a Kakishibu horsehide - Kakishibu is a traditional Japanese dying technique that uses aged persimmon tannins, with "Kakishibu" literally meaning "persimmon astringency". Historically, this dying technique (which is the only dying technique culturally unique to Japan) was used on fabrics, traditional umbrellas, and occasionally for brewing equipment.Examples of Kakishibu dyed leather can be found, but usually in the form of small goods, as the dying process is both intensive and inconsistent, meaning larger leather goods are almost never produced.Fresh out of the box, this horsehide could be mistaken for a natural veg-tan, albeit with a bit more of a shine; and similarly to that leather, it will darken noticeably over time with exposure to light.Kakishibu has also been called “Taiyo-zome (sun-dye)” due to the photosensitivity of the dye - areas exposed to light will grow darker and richer in tone, eventually reaching a true persimmon color. As a result of this increased photosensitivity, this Kakishibu horsehide will age faster than most natural veg-tan leathers.

Price: 1799 USD

Location: Los Angeles, California

End Time: 2024-09-28T19:30:23.000Z

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