N° 114 crushed blooms hanten - choco brown

A padded Japanese hanten, embellished entirely by hand with my crushed silk blooms. Each one takes about 37 hours of handwork and is made to order in my New York studio.

The hanten is made in collaboration with Kuwano Home. The cloth is crepe woven by KuwanoShinken, a third-generation weaver and maker from Kurume, Japan, from cotton threads dyed in Chikugo. It has a soft, fluffy touch and a subtle gloss that’s unusual in cotton, and the padding keeps it warm while staying light and breathable.

The crushed blooms are made from antique silk kimono remnants.  Each one is handmade and sewn one at a time. 

Features two front patch pockets and a center fabric tie closure.

Details & Craft

• Silhouette: Hanten are traditionally short, loose, straight-cut jackets, originally worn by craftspeople and as a household winter layer. Two front patch pockets and a center fabric tie closure.

• Process: Each crushed bloom is hand-cut, stitched, and formed from vintage silk kimono, then hand-sewn onto the coat. About 37 hours of handwork.

• Cloth: 100% cotton Kurume crepe by KuwanoShinken, woven from Chikugo-dyed cotton thread.

• Fill: 70% cotton, 30% polyester. 

• Embellishment: Crushed blooms made from vintage silk kimono scraps, each hand-cut, stitched, and formed, then hand-sewn onto the coat.

Size & Measurements 

• Available in sizes M, L, XL.  Shown on a hanger in size L.   For a loose, relaxed, and slightly oversized fit, go one size up. 

• Size M: Length from HPS 32"  / Chest 24.5" / Sleeve from HPS 23"
• Size L: Length from HPS 36" / Chest 27" / Sleeve 25.5"
• Size XL: Length from HPS 37" / Chest 28" / Sleeve 27"

Edition: Made to order. Each hanten is stitched freehand, so no two are identical.

Material Care

Hand wash cold and air dry. To press, use a low-temperature iron or steam with a press cloth. Please avoid rubbing or wringing the embroidered areas.  The silk embroidery may show subtle variations in tone and sheen, part of the character of antique thread.  

Production & Delivery

Each hanten is made to order, hand-embellished, and stitched entirely by me, so I take a limited number of orders at a time. Please allow roughly 3-4 weeks for production before shipment. Shipping options and times are shown at checkout.  For specific time requirements or questions, please write to me at info@considered-objects.com.

Handmade in New York City.