Kurume Kasuri 3WAY Dress – Black [SS2027, Ships End of April]

Spring/Summer 2027 pre-order — ships end of April 2027
First order period: now open through Dec 24, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (JST)

Clean black, with a single line of pattern woven with meaning.

Easy to wear, yet always put together. The older we get, the more that is what we want from our clothes. Deep black Kurume kasuri, with one band of pattern running from the side to the hem. It shows quietly each time you walk or turn.

Wear it forward for a clean V-neck. Turn it around for a more formal U-neck. Undo every button and it becomes a light open layer. One dress, three looks.

Elbow-length sleeves gently cover the upper arms. A high waist that falls into a soft A-line skims the midsection. You can stop worrying about your figure and simply stand a little taller.

The fabric has a substantial weight: wear it on its own in spring and summer, and layer it over a turtleneck or pants in fall and winter. It becomes a piece you reach for all year round.

■ When to wear it

On its own in spring and summer, over a turtleneck in fall and winter, it goes to the office. For days when you want to dress up a little, dinner with friends, or a night at the theater, wear it as a U-neck for a polished look. It is right at home at your child's school ceremony, too. When you travel, unbutton it and wear it as a layer for cool mornings and evenings. When a delivery arrives, throw it on and head to the door. And on family occasions, match it with your children's or grandchildren's black Kurume kasuri.

Semi-custom: choose your pattern, buttons, and length

Every combination is the same price.

Pattern: Asanoha (hemp leaf)
A hemp leaf pattern woven in golden-brown thread on black. Asanoha is one of Japan's best-loved auspicious patterns. Because hemp grows tall and straight so quickly, it has long carried wishes for healthy growth and protection from harm. A pattern to wear with a wish on your child's milestone days.

Pattern: Ichimatsu checkerboard (black and brown)
A checkerboard pattern woven in black and dark brown thread. Because it repeats without a break, ichimatsu has been loved since the Edo period as a lucky pattern for a family's lasting prosperity and success in business. It blends into the black body and only appears when you look closely. For those who prefer understated detail.

Brown for weekends: Coconut shell buttons
Made from coconut shells, with natural warmth and every button a little different. They stand out softly against the black for a relaxed, approachable look. These are the buttons shown in the photos.

Black for the office: Corozo nut buttons
Made from tagua palm seeds, with a soft sheen and refined texture. They melt into the black fabric for a more polished look.

Length: Standard / +10 cm
Standard length is 109.5 cm (43.1 in); +10 cm is 119.5 cm (47.0 in). Choose the balance that suits you and your height.

*The photos of the dress in the ichimatsu pattern are illustrations based on the fabric.
*The photo of the black corozo buttons is an illustration based on a button sample.
*The photo of the inner waist tie shows the indigo dress, which has the same design.

■ About the Spring/Summer 2027 pre-order

・First order period: now open through December 24, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (Japan Standard Time)
・First production run: 16 in asanoha, 20 in ichimatsu. Orders for each pattern close once that number is reached
・Estimated delivery: end of April 2027
・Payment is taken at the time of order
・If you order other items together with this dress, each item ships separately
・Orders shipped outside Japan may be subject to import duties, taxes, and customs fees, which are the buyer's responsibility
・Shipping to the United States is not available yet. It will open soon.
・Cancellations: Orders cannot be canceled once production has started

■ Made to last

V-neck, U-neck, or open layer: change how you wear it to suit your plans and mood, and it still feels new years from now.

Soft gathers at the high waist and a tie you adjust from the inside. Even as your body changes, a quick pull of the tie gives you an A-line that fits just right.

Roll up the elbow-length sleeves and the Kurume kasuri pattern peeks out. Each cuff has an opening for elastic; thread in your own elastic and the sleeves gather softly for a different look (elastic not included).

The button side of the front is lined top to bottom with cotton interfacing, so the placket stays firm through years of buttoning and unbuttoning.

Pockets on both sides are deep enough for a smartphone, so you can head out with your hands free.

■ Material and craft

The black body is made from Kurume kasuri remnants. We gave fabric that would otherwise go unused a new life as a dress you can wear for years.

For the patterned parts, the asanoha is Kurume kasuri woven by Sakata Orimono, and the ichimatsu is a Kurume kasuri remnant from Shimokawa Orimono.

Kurume kasuri is a traditional woven textile from Fukuoka, Japan, with a history of about 220 years. The pattern is woven from yarns dyed in advance, so each piece shows slight variations in how the pattern appears.

■ The makers

Weaving: Shimokawa Orimono (black body and ichimatsu pattern) / Sakata Orimono (asanoha pattern)
Sewing: Kurume Sun Mode Co., Ltd.
Design and sales: KasuRekids

Meet the makers →

■ Nothing goes to waste

Fabric scraps from cutting are collected from the factory and reused in bags, art, and workshops.

■ Match with the family

The same black Kurume kasuri is also available in kids' styles.

・Kurume Kasuri 3WAY Dress – Black (kids)
・Kurume Kasuri Unisex Pants – Black (kids)

*Kids' items and this dress ship separately when ordered together.

■ Product details

Material: 100% cotton
Fabric: Kurume kasuri (black body and ichimatsu pattern use remnants)
Color: Black
Pattern: Asanoha / Ichimatsu
Size: One size
Made in Japan

■ Size chart

Finished garment measurements, cm (in)

The waist adjusts with the tie.
These are finished garment measurements. Compare them with a dress you already own.

Model: 5'4" (162 cm), wearing one size, standard length

■ Care

・Machine washable in a laundry net
・Do not tumble dry
・After washing, turn inside out, reshape, and dry in the shade
・When washing with light-colored clothing, use a detergent without optical brighteners
・Do not use chlorine bleach
・Iron inside out on medium heat with a pressing cloth
・Store away from direct sunlight in a well-ventilated place

*Pattern placement varies from piece to piece.
*Colors may look slightly different depending on your screen.