Niwaki Kojima Work Jacket

Equally handy at the top of a Niwaki Tripod Ladder as when picking your way through the back streets of Kyoto… read the full description.

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Niwaki Kojima Work Jacket • Extra Small • 36" • Shiromimi is in stock:

• 1lb 15.7oz
• 13oz Indigo Denim
• Made in Japan
• Corozo nut buttons

Niwaki Kojima Work Jacket • Small • 38" • Shiromimi is in stock:

• 2lb 1.3oz
• 13oz Indigo Denim
• Made in Japan
• Corozo nut buttons

Niwaki Kojima Work Jacket • Medium • 40" • Shiromimi is in stock:

• 2lb 1.9oz
• 13oz Indigo Denim
• Made in Japan
• Corozo nut buttons

Niwaki Kojima Work Jacket • Medium/Large • 42" • Shiromimi is in stock:

• 2lb 4.2oz
• 13oz Indigo Denim
• Made in Japan
• Corozo nut buttons

Niwaki Kojima Work Jacket • Large • 44" • Shiromimi is in stock:

• 2lb 5oz
• 13oz Indigo Denim
• Made in Japan
• Corozo nut buttons

Niwaki Kojima Work Jacket • Extra Large • 46" • Shiromimi is in stock:

• 2lb 10oz
• 13oz Indigo Denim
• Made in Japan
• Corozo nut buttons

Niwaki Kojima Work Jacket • Extra Small • 36" is in stock:

• 1lb 15.7oz
• 12oz Indigo Denim
• Made in Japan
• Corozo nut buttons

Niwaki Kojima Work Jacket • Large • 44" is in stock:

• 2lb 5oz
• 12oz Indigo Denim
• Made in Japan
• Corozo nut buttons

Niwaki Kojima Work Jacket • Extra Large • 46" is in stock:

• 2lb 6.8oz
• 12oz Indigo Denim
• Made in Japan
• Corozo nut buttons

Product description

Loose fitting, with deep, double lined pockets, kimono collar, and loose sleeves, made to be rolled up. Just what one wants in a practical, hard wearing work jacket, but it also dresses up surprisingly well. Ages, like the best of us, gracefully (ahem), but it’s best roughed up a bit to get things started. No denim really works until it’s had a night out under the stars.

While stocks last, choose from either

Shiromimi 13 oz denim woven on vintage shuttle looms by Kuroki Mills in Kojima with the original white stripe selvedge (shiromimi means white ear). Dipped ten times in indigo dye for rich, long lasting colour. One wash for softness. This denim has a slightly fluffy/neppy feel to it.

Or

Akamimi 12 oz red selvedge denim (akamimi means red ear), hand made in a limited edition in Okayama, the heartland of Japanese denim. Our 12 oz denim has 2% stretch for added movement – equally handy at the top of a Niwaki Tripod Ladder as when picking your way through the back streets of Kyoto. The 12 oz denim is lighter weight, but not lightweight, and has a slightly flatter surface weave.

Or

Get both: you won’t regret either.

Best usage

You know the rules: wash rarely, cool, minimal soap, inside out with similar colours. Expect slight colour run and for heaven’s sake don’t wear with white for a while. Line dry, and all that sort of stuff.

A note on measuring: length is measured from lower edge of the collar (ie NOT counting the collar band fabric) to the very bottom of the back hem, which is slightly longer than the front.