N° 114 pressed flowers hanten - umi blue

A padded Japanese hanten, embellished entirely by hand with my pressed flowers. I spent about 37 hours hand-stitching this one, and it’s the only one I’ll make, finished 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 pressed flowers are made from leftover cotton scraps from the hanten cloth itself, so they're cut from the same crepe as the coat. Each one is handmade and sewn on one at a time. This is the umi blue hanten, with pressed flowers. I’ll only make this design once, so this piece is one of a kind.

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 pressed flower is hand-cut, stitched, and formed from remnants of hanten textiles, then hand-sewn onto the coat

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

• Fill: 70% cotton, 30% polyester. 

• Embellishment: Pressed flowers made from leftover hanten cotton scraps, hand-sewn onto the coat.

Size & Measurements 

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

• Length 36"  / Chest 27" /  Sleeve 25.5"

Edition: 1/1 Singular Object

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

This piece is made and ready to ship. I make each piece one by one in my New York studio, and I ship orders within 2-7 business days. For specific time requirements or questions, please write to me at info@considered-objects.com.

Handmade in New York City.