Can You Wear Kurume Kasuri in Autumn? Three Ways to Layer It
The Kurume Kasuri you loved all summer.
Where does it fit when autumn arrives?
Sunlit afternoons give way to chilly evenings.
What feels right to wear changes throughout the day.
There is a place for Kurume Kasuri in autumn, too.
Woven in the Kurume region of Japan, this traditional cotton fabric brings texture and character to everyday clothes. A long-sleeved top underneath, a soft knit alongside it—and a familiar piece takes on a different mood.
Here are three ways to wear it into the new season.
1. Layer a Three-Quarter Sleeve Shirt over a Long-Sleeved Top
Wear a Kurume Kasuri shirt over a light, long-sleeved top. Let a little of the layer beneath show at the cuffs.
White or off-white sets off the depth of Japanese indigo.
On a grey, breezy day, try a fine turtleneck underneath, adding an outer layer as needed.
Choose the combination to suit the weather—and how you feel.
A shirt you wore on its own in summer becomes something to enjoy in a new way.
Explore the Japanese Indigo Three-Quarter Sleeve Shirt
2. Pair a Haori Jacket with a Fine Knit
For cooler days, wear an indigo haori jacket over a fine-knit sweater and trousers.
A natural cream knit gives the outfit a softer feel.
A black turtleneck creates a quiet, understated look.
Add a long necklace or a favourite accessory for a little colour or sparkle. Sometimes, one small detail changes the mood of the whole day.
From an afternoon walk to your favourite café, then on to dinner.
An easy way to bring indigo along.
Explore the Deep Indigo Haori Jacket
3. Bring Your Skirt into Autumn with Knitwear and Loafers
The Kurume Kasuri skirt you wore with a T-shirt has a place in your autumn wardrobe, too.
Swap the T-shirt for a sweater.
Add your favorite socks and a pair of loafers.
As the days grow cooler, try tights and boots.
Soft knitwear meets the woven texture of Kurume Kasuri.
Different fabrics, each bringing something of its own.
One of the small pleasures of dressing for autumn.
Explore the Japanese Indigo Skirt
Let the Layers Change with the Season
Kurume Kasuri comes in different fabric weights and garment shapes. How you wear it will depend on the temperature, the wind, and where you spend your day.
Add a base layer or knitwear when it feels cool.
Bring a warmer outer layer for cold or windy weather.
A favourite piece can travel through the seasons with you.
Sometimes, all it takes is a different way of putting things together.
That is part of what we mean by journey wear:
clothes to accompany you, through travels and ordinary days alike.
For more ideas on choosing a light layer for changing temperatures, read our autumn travel guide.
What to Wear Between Seasons: Japanese Indigo for Autumn Journeys
