Watanosato Women's Kurume Hanten – Random Patchwork Yakko Style, Made in Japan

Watanosato Women's Kurume Hanten – Random Patchwork Yakko Style

Stay warm through the colder months with this Watanosato Women's Kurume Hanten, a traditional Japanese padded jacket produced in Kurume, Japan, one of the country's best-known regions for hanten and woven textiles.

This distinctive design combines traditional Japanese winter wear with a more modern patchwork-inspired appearance. The outer fabric is woven using Kurume-style dobby weaving, with multiple colors and woven patterns arranged in a deliberately random composition.

Rather than matching the pattern perfectly from side to side, the fabric is designed so that the appearance changes across the front, back and individual panels. This gives each garment a lively, handcrafted character and makes the random arrangement part of the design itself.

The collar and pocket areas use contrasting fabric, adding definition to the silhouette and giving the hanten a more contemporary finish.

Measurement	Size
Length	78
Body width	62
Sleeve-to-neck length	48

Traditional Kurume Dobby Weave

Kurume has a long history as a textile-producing region in Fukuoka Prefecture.

The outer fabric is made using a dobby weaving technique, in which different arrangements of warp and weft yarns create subtle changes in texture and woven pattern.

Dobby looms can use multiple harnesses to create more complex woven structures, allowing different colors and textures to appear directly in the fabric rather than relying only on surface printing.

The result is a cotton textile with visible depth, texture and variation.

Warm Cotton-Rich Padding

The interior is filled with a blend of 70% cotton and 30% polyester, developed specifically for padded hanten.

The cotton-rich filling helps absorb and retain body warmth while maintaining the soft, flexible feel traditionally associated with Japanese winter hanten.

Unlike bulky synthetic fleece garments, the filling conforms more naturally around the body, helping create warmth without excessive stiffness.

The padding also has good moisture-absorbing properties, making the jacket comfortable for extended indoor wear.

When aired in sunlight, the cotton filling can regain some of its loft, helping maintain the soft and fluffy feel of the garment.

Yakko-Style Short Sleeves

This model uses the popular traditional yakko-style construction.

The shorter, wider sleeves are designed to keep the arms free while working around the home. Compared with full-length hanten sleeves, the yakko shape is especially convenient for:

• Cooking
• Washing dishes
• Cleaning
• Crafts
• Desk work
• Other household activities

The shorter sleeve length helps reduce the chance of cuffs becoming wet or interfering with hand movement.

Comfortable Winter Homewear

The relaxed Free Size silhouette is designed to be worn over everyday clothing.

It can be quickly thrown over:

• Long-sleeve tops
• Pajamas
• Sweaters
• Loungewear
• Casual indoor clothing

This makes it ideal for cold mornings and evenings when an extra layer of warmth is needed indoors.

Practical Front-Tie Closure

The traditional front ties allow the jacket to be worn open or secured at the front.

This simple construction makes the fit easy to adjust depending on the amount of clothing worn underneath.

Side Pockets

Practical side pockets provide convenient storage for small everyday items while relaxing or working around the home.

Random Pattern Placement

Because of the random woven patchwork design, the exact arrangement of colors and motifs differs from garment to garment.

The left side, right side and back are intentionally not designed to match perfectly.

This variation is a characteristic of the product and gives each hanten an individual appearance.

Made in Kurume, Japan

Kurume padded hanten developed as an important local industry in the region from around the Showa era, combining local textile production with specialist cotton-padding techniques.

This garment continues that tradition through Japanese production, Kurume-woven cotton fabric and a cotton-rich padded construction.

Recommended Uses

• Winter home wear
• Loungewear
• Housework
• Cooking
• Desk work
• Reading
• Crafts and hobbies
• Relaxing at home
• Traditional Japanese casual wear
• Seasonal gifts
• Gifts for fans of Japanese culture

Product Features

• Women's traditional Japanese hanten
• Made in Japan
• Produced in Kurume
• Yakko-style short sleeves
• Random patchwork-inspired woven design
• Kurume dobby-woven cotton outer fabric
• 100% cotton outer fabric
• 100% cotton lining
• Cotton-rich padded filling
• Warm and moisture-absorbing construction
• Front tie closure
• Side pockets
• Free Size
• Non-stretch fabric
• Medium fabric thickness
• Designed for winter wear

Care

• Hand wash
• Do not tumble dry
• Reshape carefully after washing
• Allow to dry thoroughly before storage
• Airing the garment can help restore loft to the cotton-rich filling
• Pattern and color placement may vary between individual garments

Product Specifications

• Brand: Watanosato
• Product Number: 13750
• Product Type: Women's Padded Hanten
• Style: Yakko Style
• Size: Free Size
• Outer Fabric: 100% Cotton
• Lining: 100% Cotton
• Filling: 70% Cotton, 30% Polyester
• Season: Winter
• Stretch: None
• Fabric Transparency: None
• Fabric Thickness: Medium
• Country/Region of Origin: Japan