4年ほど前から「もんぺは現代でも履けるのではないか」と考え始め、イベント等を行いながら、その可能性を探っていました。久留米絣の通常ある柄でも充分日常着としての可能性を感じていましたが、取り組んでいるうちに、もう少しつくりこんだら面白そうじゃないか！と思うようになりました。
そこで半年前ほどから、久留米絣の工房と話しながら、オリジナルのもんぺのために生地を仕込み始めました。色や柄を決め、質感もそれぞれで違います。縫製も久留米にある工場と一緒にやらせてもらいました。まさしくMade in 筑後です。
幅広い世代に履いてもらえるようなものに仕上がったと思うので、ぜひご覧ください。
MONPE HP : http://monpe.info
通販ページ：http://bit.ly/1cbplzm
We are a shop and local enterprise based in Yame City, Fukuoka, JAPAN, introducing crafts and products with a modern twist and rich cultural background, as well as developing original products working closely with makers and craftsmen.
In Fukuoka Prefecture, there are two branches in Yame City and two in Fukuoka City. In Ehime Prefecture, there is also a branch in Ozu City.
Up until now, our online shop was only purchasing limited in Japan, but from now on international customers can shop in their own language and currency using Buyee.
When accessing the online shop from outside Japan, a small banner with a link to Buyee will appear on the online shop and showing information for applicable Products. Selecting the banner will move the Customer to the Buyee online site, where the Customer may purchase the Shop products.
If you would wish to know more about the item, please email u-store@unagino-nedoko.net and we will be happy to assist you.
One of our most popular products is our MONPE pants (or trousers) made of Kurume Kasuri, a local ikat textile woven in south of Fukuoka.
(Except few of the collaboration MONPE which we use locally woven textile in Japan)
For terms and conditions, please see this here, Buyee online site
