Experience Authentic Japanese Artisanship with Wasuian Samue Rentals
Experience Authentic Japanese Artisanship with Wasuian Samue Rentals Introduction Our company offers rental services for work clothes known as samue, produced by Idaseni Co., Ltd. (brand name: Wasuian) in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture—a city with a rich tradition in textile craftsmanship. Originally, samue was worn by monks as work attire in Zen temples and has spread due to its functionality, durability, and comfort. Nowadays, many craftsmen in workshops also wear them. We aim to provide tourists participating in our traditional crafts experience tours the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the craftsman’s role by wearing samue during their workshop experiences. Enjoy a deeper immersion into the experience of the traditional craft by wearing a samue. Today, we would like to introduce you to Idaseni Co., Ltd. (brand name: Wasuian), where each samue is a product of painstakingly handcrafted techniques developed in the heart of Kiryu’s historic textile industry. Kiryu: Japan’s Historic Textile Hub Kiryu City, known as the “City of Textiles,” boasts a history of fabric production that stretches back over 1,300 years. The pristine and abundant waters of the Kiryu River have historically been perfect for the intricate processes of dyeing and washing, fostering a
