KURENAI Shoaizome Lightweight Kendogi and Cotton Pleat-Lock Hakama Set
A traditional looking genuine Shoaizome Kendo uniform set, designed to be light, comfortable, breathable, and practical for regular Keiko.
KURENAI is a lightweight genuine Shoaizome Kendo uniform set for Kendoka who want the beauty and feel of authentic indigo dyed cotton, without the heavy feel of more traditional thick uniform options. The set combines a light, quick drying Kendogi with a premium Sei-Aizome cotton Pleat-Lock Hakama, creating a smart, dignified uniform suitable for Keiko, Shiai, seminars, and grading.
Genuine Shoaizome indigo dye Dyed with genuine Shoaizome for a beautiful, traditional appearance and authentic Kendo feel.
Lightweight and breathable Kendogi The soft mesh lining gives the Kendogi an extremely soft and comfortable feeling while helping sweat evaporate quickly.
Premium Sei-Aizome cotton Hakama The Hakama is made from premium grade Gokujouhin Sei-Aizome fabric, giving it a refined, dignified appearance.
Pleat-Lock Hakama design Important pleats are fixed in place by stitching, helping the Hakama look sharp and making folding easier after practice.
Excellent for Shiai, grading, and regular Keiko KURENAI is a strong choice for Kendoka who want traditional appearance with a lighter, more practical feel.
Lightweight Shoaizome Kendogi
The KURENAI Kendogi is made using a special soft mesh lining, which makes it extremely soft and comfortable to wear. It also helps sweat evaporate more easily, meaning the Kendogi dries quickly after practice.
It is perfect for Kendoka looking for a traditional yet light Kendogi for tournaments, grading, or regular training.
The Kendogi also features a vertical back seam for increased comfort.
Sei-Aizome Cotton Pleat-Lock Hakama
Presenting a smart, dignified appearance while remaining relatively lightweight and comfortable, the KURENAI Kendo Hakama is made from premium grade Gokujouhin Sei-Aizome fabric.
The KURENAI Hakama is a great choice for Kendoka looking for a lighter, fast drying cotton Hakama that still has the beautiful traditional appearance of genuine Aizome.
KURENAI is the first genuine Sei-Aizome cotton Hakama to use our popular Pleat-Lock stitching. Each important pleat is fixed in place by two rows of stitching, one row on the inside of the pleat and one on the outer crease, helping the shape stay clean and crisp.
This means KURENAI looks sharp when worn, and folding after practice becomes much easier because the pleats naturally fall back into place.
What is Included?
This set includes 1 x KURENAI Shoaizome Lightweight Kendogi and 1 x KURENAI Shoaizome Cotton Pleat-Lock Kendo Hakama.
Important Aizome Care Note
Because KURENAI is dyed with genuine Aizome, the colour will bleed. The indigo dye may rub off or stain objects, other clothing, and the wearer’s body. This is a normal and natural feature of genuine Aizome Kendo uniforms.
Please take care when washing. We recommend hand washing separately in cold water, without soap or detergent.
Traditional Look, Lighter Feel
KURENAI is ideal for Kendoka who want the appearance and character of genuine indigo dyed Kendo wear, but prefer a lighter and more breathable uniform for regular use.
Great for Shiai and Grading
With its smart appearance, genuine Aizome colour, and comfortable construction, KURENAI is a strong choice for Shiai, grading, seminars, and regular practice.
Size Charts
Please use the charts below to help select your size. All measurements are approximate and are listed in centimetres.
Kendogi Size Chart
KURENAI Kendogi Size Chart
Size
A
B
C
Recommended Height
2
59
77
54
155 to 160cm
2.5
62
80
56
160 to 165cm
3
65
83
56
165 to 170cm
3.5
68
87
59
170 to 175cm
4
71
89
60
175 to 180cm
4.5
74
92
62
180 to 185cm
5
77
95
65
185cm plus
All measurements are approximate. Values shown in centimetres.
Hakama Length Chart
KURENAI Hakama Length Chart
Hakama Size
Approx. Length
23
88
24
92
25
97
26
99
27
105
28
109
29
113
All measurements are approximate. Values shown in centimetres.
Actual product may vary slightly from photographs.
Got amazing help picking the right size and type of kendogi and hakama for my requirements and I have to say, I love it! It feels great on me, definitely feels like a premium uniform but also isnt too thick and stuffy! Something I want to save for special keiko but cant help and wear It all the time! It was delivered super quick as well! Thank you so much for all your help!
I just love it, I haven't use it yet but I can't wait to take it to the dojo!
The pictures cannot show how beautiful the blue shade is!
This is my first shoaizome uniform, so before buying I made a lot of questions to kendostar's support team, and they replied to all of them which gave me more confidence to make my purchase.
I absolutely recommend this uniform set!!!!
As usual the service provided was second to none! I had a specific request for embroidery, and a minor issue with website exchange rates and pricing, but once again all I needed to do was make direct contact, and all my problems were quickly sorted. Hakama and kendogi arrived very promptly and exactly as I had requested. The quality is perfectly as described and perhaps even more impressive in the flesh. Andy and his team really are providing a thoroughly customer-centric service that is hard to beat in any industry I’ve dealt with. Another fantastic kendo shopping experience with Kendo Star - thanks again team!
Brett Smith - Melbourne, Australia.
Absolutely wonderful uniform. Light weight and extremely quick drying. The inner lining makes this the most comfortable genuine cotton uniform I've warn.
I am 185, I have had uniforms from other brands and the sizing on kendostar is on the longer side compared to what I have. For example my current old uniform is size 5, the kurenai keikogi is much longer nearing the knees and the sleeves cover partially my kote, and I ordered a 4L, so I assume most people my height should order the regular 4. My old hakama is size 28, so I ordered the same 28 - too long by about 6-10 cm. The hakama himo from the koshita seem to be short for my taste, all my other hakamas can reach the back of my hips after being tied in the front, so I will have to extend them.
The sizing chart is maybe not very clear what part is how long because I clearly remember measuring myself and thinking it will be ok. Having said that, I did the purchase like this on purpose - longer clothing can be shortened with a trip to the tailor.
As far as quality my older gi and hakama seem to be of similar quality and they costed about $150 10 years ago. Inflation.
I ordered a custom tailored hakama to ensure a correct fit on my wide hips. It sits perfectly and the embroidered name is bright and clear. Superb customer service as well, Ezgi was very helpful during the order process and patiently answered about a dozen of questions. I am really pleased with the final product.
Fantastic uniform set, the quality is immediately evident and the service has been amazing. Follow up service was really quick and all my questions were answered promptly and in full. Definitely recommend.
The Kurenai gi and hakama looks incredibly great and high quality. Both of them are reasonably lightweight, comfortable while still give a premium look. Also the pleat lock stiching saves me from folding hassles. I wore them in both recent grading and tournament and they were perfect.
Gorgeous high quality kendogi and hakama. I've worn it's a couple of times for keiko now and it's comfortable and has the heft of a good quality uniform without the overheating that comes from full cotton. Love it, look forward to grading in it soon. Highly recommend!
My first kendogi. I love the feel of the cotton and will be ordering more. The Hakama is absolutely gorgeous. I had washed it twice in a cold water before my first practice and I had hardly any blue on my skin. Well done, will be ordering more
Really nice kendo gi and hakama.
Incredibly well sewn and the quality is outstanding.
Because of the pleat-locked stitching, folding the hakaman is a joy.
I think it's a bargain for what you get, so I can only recommend the set if you need or want a new one.
Veramente un ottimo completo, io l’ho acquistato perché cercavo un set tradizionale da utilizzare negli allenamenti settimanali, soprattutto che si piegasse velocemente. Con questo set ho soddisfatto tutte le mie esigenze, il gi é comodo morbido e piacevole sulla pelle, mentre l’ Hakama è bellissima, resta dritta in posizione essendo di un cotone abbastanza robusto e soprattutto la cucitura delle pieghe è discreta e non troppo visibile. Io sono 185 ed le taglia gi 5 e 27 Hakama sono perfette. Sono rimasto molto soddisfatto del set veramente un buon prodotto
Absolutely love this Gi and hakama. The no nonsense stitched pleats in the hakama makes folding simple and neat. Love the weight of the cotton hakama good for both summer and winter training. The Gi is a nice weight and really quick to dry, the sleeves are a bit longer than some I have had. Love the weight of the Gi. Very fast delivery as always.
Fits taller kendoka
I'm 200cm tall, average build, and this set fits me comfortably. I ordered the largest options of both gi and hakama. Sleeves are not too short and hakama covers legs even without tying it lower. I've been using Kurenai for 8 months by now and washed it multiple times. Still looks as good as the first day using it. Some wear can be seen on shoulders where the do himo is, but it's due to the coarseness of the himo. Feels really comfortable whether it's really hot or cold. By now the range of temperature where I have used this set varies between -25 to +35 degrees celcius. I ordered embroidery to my hakama and it turned out great! Colour is vivid and katakanas are easily readable. Premium feel and premium look, worth every penny. Highly recommended!
Amazing gi and hakama
The quality of this set is beautiful. The weight is just right. The feel of the fabric is comfortable and structured at the same time. The gi's sleeves are longer than other gi I've tried at this size, but I still love how it fits!
Amazing kendogi and hakama
This is such a great set, it's breathable and works well for summer practice but also keeps you warm in winter. It also looks beautiful and feels lighter than I expected. In fact the quality of this set is so good I bought a second one so that I can use one for everyday practice and one for grading/competitions.
Kit deluxe
Vraiment beau. Donne une allure très propre. Facile d'entretien des plis pour le hakama. Confortable. Un peu moins lourd que mon autre kit d'examen/occasion d'un autre fourniseur.
Perfect and beautiful
Just received my Kurenaï uniform. It is just perfect and beautiful.
Pleat-lock stitching, it should be on every Hakama, so easy to fold it.
Just don't forgot to wash it few times in cold water before first use (I add salt and vinegar to fix a minimum the color).
Elegance and Performance
A quality set with a beautiful deep blue died, beware that during the first trainings it loses a lot of color.
As always excellent service and delivery
Pleasant & beautiful Gi/Hakama combo
The Gi is one of the most pleasant one to wear, when it is hot or cold (in France, I mean).
The Hakama is also pleasant to wear, and the stitches are realy practical!
And because of all that, I succeed at my last Shinsa (this combo was ordered for it), so 5/5 for me ! :)
Top Quality Gi/Hakama
Bought this for a recent shinsa and had lots of comments from peers and others about it! Gi is cotton but feels very light, the hakama also feels very light in comparison to my other cotton hakama however it's still top-notch quality.
If you always have trouble trying to fold the pleats on the cotton hakama, do yourself a favour and grab this set because it's pleat-locked which I believe is still KS-exclusive.
5/5.
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