Kurume Kasuri Unisex Shorts – Red (SS27, 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)

Matching shorts for parents and kids, made to last.

A deep red, woven from red and black yarns. Kurume kasuri remnants, reworked into unisex shorts for everyday wear. An elastic drawstring waist, a button and zip fly, and three pockets. Easy to wear, clean enough to look put together.

A Japanese weaving tradition of about 220 years, made from remnants that would otherwise go unused. Made in Japan, and made to match with your kids.

■ Where to wear them

・Weekend walks and park days, with a simple tee
・Trips, family visits, and photo days, matched with your kids' Kurume kasuri
・Summer festivals and get-togethers, wearing a Japanese tradition lightly

■ About the Spring/Summer 2027 pre-order

・First order period: now open through December 24, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (Japan Standard Time)
・Estimated delivery: end of April 2027
・Payment is taken at the time of order
・If you order other items together with these shorts, 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

■ Details

・Elastic waist with a drawstring for an adjustable fit
・Functional button and zip fly
・Two side pockets, deep enough to keep a smartphone from slipping out
・Side pockets lined with patterned Kurume kasuri fabric
・One back pocket with a patterned Kurume kasuri accent, for three pockets in total

■ Material and craft

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.

These shorts are made from off-spec Kurume kasuri remnants that come out of the weaving process. We give fabric that would otherwise go unused a new life as clothing.

Woven with red and black yarns, the fabric has a deep, muted red that is easy to wear every day. It is one of our most popular colors.

■ The makers

Fabric: Shimokawa Orimono
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 red Kurume kasuri is also available in kids' styles.

・Kurume Kasuri Unisex Pants – Red (kids' long pants)
・Kurume Kasuri 3WAY Dress – Red
・Kurume Kasuri Scrap Pouch – Black, Navy, Red

*Kids' items and these shorts ship separately when ordered together.

■ Product details

Material: 100% cotton (off-spec Kurume kasuri remnants)
Color: Red
Pattern: Arare (scattered dots)
Sizes: M / L
Made in Japan

■ Size chart

Finished garment measurements, cm (in)

The elastic waist and drawstring let you adjust the fit to your body.
These are finished garment measurements. Compare them with a pair of shorts you already own to choose your size.
*The maximum waist measurement is taken with the elastic fully stretched.

Model: 5'10" (178 cm), wearing size M

■ Care

・Machine washable in a laundry net
・Do not tumble dry
・After washing, turn inside out, reshape, and dry in the shade
・Take care when wearing with light-colored clothing or bags
・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.
*The product photos on a white background show the closest color to the actual item. Photos of the shorts being worn may look brighter because of studio lighting.
*Colors may look slightly different depending on your screen.