Traditional Hanten Jacket
Tools that embody the "Kizuna" (bonds) passed down through generations 
The hanten is commonly worn during festivals today, but its history dates back to the Edo period. At that time, it was a familiar garment worn by craftsmen as workwear, by merchants as uniforms, and by the general public as everyday attire. It served as a stylish jacket suitable for both casual and semi-formal occasions.
In the past, when festivals were more integrated into daily life, people would wear their hanten as everyday clothing while enjoying activities like carrying the portable shrine (mikoshi) or dancing. Over time, the hanten became a festival uniform, symbolizing the "bonds" within festival groups and communities. As a tool to connect people to each other and to their local traditions, the hanten has been passed down through generations.
Kyoya Dye Works has been crafting traditional festival and workwear hanten for over a century. Drawing on 100 years of expertise and refined craftsmanship, our Hanten Jacket is thoughtfully designed to be both durable and comfortable for everyday wear.
A simple and practical design
The design features a simple, slightly slim silhouette that pairs well with a variety of styles of innerwear and pants.
The sleeves are designed with mobility in mind, featuring the traditional "mojiri" sleeve style. This design, commonly found in hanten worn by craftsmen, allows for freedom of movement and reflects a time-tested solution to ensure the sleeves do not hinder the movements of the wearer.
The hanten is designed with side pockets near the lower sides, large enough to comfortably hold a smartphone.
HANTEN features front ties that allow you to secure it neatly by tying at the front. Alternatively, you can leave it unfastened and wear it like a cardigan, offering versatility to match different uses and styles.
Durable and beautiful, the sashiko fabric, cherished for generations
Sashiko fabric, once used by firefighters for their uniforms, is a durable material. For the Kyoya Dye Works Hanten Jacket, we have chosen this fabric with longevity in mind. The medium-weight fabric, woven with thick black thread into a single-stitch sashiko pattern, is strong yet retains a soft texture. Its distinctive, textured surface gives it a striking appearance.
"Using what is available" — A traditional Tohoku craft embedded in the "saki-ori" loop
The loop at the back of the neckline is made from "saki-ori," a woven fabric created from leftover material during production. It symbolizes Tohoku's respect for resources and can be used as a hook to hang items.
*Note: Since it's made from leftover fabric, the color of the saki-ori may differ from the photos.
Important Notice:
Due to the nature of the dyeing process, there may be slight color variations between products.
(Example) Variations like these may occur with the khaki color. Thank you for your understanding.