Kicking Mule Workshop Hand-Crafted English Saddle Leather Belt with Hand-Forged Brass Buckle

Kicking Mule Workshop belts are now available in all 3 colors. We just received a new shipment and are now fully stocked in all sizes of natural, dark brown, and black.



Kicking Mule Workshop's English saddle leather belts are hand-crafted by Japanese artisans. The leather originates in the USA as cowhide and is hand selected for its unique qualities and characters. Then is shipped to Japan where artisans use ancient methods of hand dipping, sun drying, and vegetable tanning. Fish oil is added during the tanning process, a very old Japanese technique for finishing leather. The result is a heavy duty, thick, beautifully crafted leather belt which with wear will continue to develop unique characteristics and patina that is far more beautiful than any dyed leather. Available in 3 colors (natural, black, and dark brown).



In stock now: Kicking Mule Workshop hand-crafted English saddle leather belt with hand-forged brass buckle in dark brown. 100% English saddle leather. Sizes 32, 34, 36. Made in Japan. $360. For more information on the KMW English saddle leather belt in dark brown, click here.



In stock now: Kicking Mule Workshop hand-crafted English saddle leather belt with hand-forged brass buckle in natural. 100% English saddle leather. Sizes 32, 34, 36. Made in Japan. $360. For more information on the KMW English saddle leather belt in natural, click here.



In stock now: Kicking Mule Workshop hand-crafted English saddle leather belt with hand-forged brass buckle in black. 100% English saddle leather. Sizes 32, 34, 36. Made in Japan. $360. For more information on the KMW English saddle leather belt in black, click here.

Kicking Mule Workshop "Left Hand Twill" 1980 Silm Straight Raw Selvedge

Back in stock! Our recent delivery from KMW brings us the 1980 "Left Hand Twill" slim straight denim. The fabric is a 13.75oz left hand twill made with 100% Zimbabwe cotton, rope dyed with natural indigo, and custom made by denim artisans in Okayama, Japan.



Kicking Mule Workshop left hand twill 1980 slim straight Japanese raw selvedge denim in indigo. 100% cotton. Sizes 28-36. Made in Japan. $295. For more information on the KMW left hand twill 1980, click here.



The 1980 cut is a modern slim straight fit which has a medium rise, runs slim in the thighs, and is straight leg from lower thigh to the leg opening.



Left hand twill, also known as "s twill", is a weave in which the grain line runs from the top-left hand corner of the fabric to the bottom right which is the opposite of right hand twill. It was originally used by Lee denim as its basic denim and now used in many premium denim companies such as 45rpm, Lee Japan, and Kicking Mule Workshop. Left hand twill tends to wear down softer than right hand twill and thus a softer hand feel after washing. Left hand twill will also have different wear patterns as the fabric can emphasize streakiness or vertical fading.



The fabric has clean surface, very smooth in texture, and will be comfortable from the initial wear. It is also a dry sanforized raw selvedge which can shrink with the initial soak/wash. Expect approximately 1/2" of shrink in the waist line which will stretch back out and about 1/2" of shrink in inseam length.



Exposed selvedge detail along coin pocket. Satin nickel rivets reinforce the pockets and are all pounded by hand.



Deer skin leather patch.



Satin nickel finished doughnut buttons used for button fly. Selvedge details are on the interior of the button fly. Embroidery details along interior waist band.



Kicking Mule Workshop 1980 "left hand twill" slim straight raw selvedge denim in indigo.

Restocks! Kicking Mule Workshop Hand-Crafted English Saddle Leather Belts with Hand-Forged Brass Buckle

Kicking Mule Workshop belts are now available in all 3 colors. We just received a new shipment and are now fully stocked in all sizes of natural and dark brown, black is available for special order.

Kicking Mule Workshop's English saddle leather belts are hand-crafted by Japanese artisans. The leather originates in the USA as cowhide and is hand selected for its unique qualities and characters. Then is shipped to Japan where artisans use ancient methods of hand dipping, sun drying, and vegetable tanning. Fish oil is added during the tanning process, a very old Japanese technique for finishing leather. The result is a heavy duty, thick, beautifully crafted leather belt which with wear will continue to develop unique characteristics and patina that is far more beautiful than any dyed leather. Available in 3 colors (natural, black, and dark brown).

In stock now: Kicking Mule Workshop hand-crafted English saddle leather belt with hand-forged brass buckle in dark brown. 100% English saddle leather. Sizes 32, 34, 36. Made in Japan. $360. For more information on the KMW English saddle leather belt in dark brown, click here.

In stock now: Kicking Mule Workshop hand-crafted English saddle leather belt with hand-forged brass buckle in natural. 100% English saddle leather. Sizes 32, 34, 36. Made in Japan. $360. For more information on the KMW English saddle leather belt in natural, click here.

Available for pre-order for fall delivery: Kicking Mule Workshop hand-crafted English saddle leather belt with hand-forged brass buckle in black. 100% English saddle leather. Sizes 32, 34, 36. Made in Japan. $360. For more information on the KMW English saddle leather belt in black, click here.

Now Available in Black! Kicking Mule Workshop Hand-Crafted English Saddle Leather Belt

Kicking Mule Workshop hand-crafted English saddle leather belts are now available in the color black. Beginning with our fall 2011 KMW deliveries, Blue Owl will begin stocking all 3 color options of the KMW belt. As of now, we will begin accepting pre-orders for the color black from our up-coming fall delivery which arrives in September 2011.
Kicking Mule Workshop hand-crafted English saddle leather belt with hand-forged brass buckle in black. Available for pre-order for September delivery. Sizes 32, 34, 36. Made in Japan. $360. For more information on the KMW hand-crafted leather belt in black, click here.

KMW's English Saddle leather belt with hand-forged brass buckle are hand-crafted by Japanese artisans. The leather originates in the USA as cowhide and is hand selected for its unique qualities and characters. Then is shipped to Japan where artisans use ancient methods of hand dipping, sun drying, and vegetable tanning. Fish oil is added during the tanning process, a very old Japanese technique for finishing leather. The result is a heavy duty, thick, beautifully crafted leather belt which with wear will continue to develop unique characteristics and patina that is far more beautiful than any dyed leather.

Leather is 3/8" thick, 1-1/2" wide. Buckle measures 4"x2.5".

6 Holes punched 1.1" apart.

Denim Glossary: Why Zimbabwe Cotton?

Zimbabwe cotton is recognized as one of the best quality cotton types in the world. Harvested only by hand, it doesn’t get damaged and is not mixed with impurities. Zimbabwe cotton has a well-proportioned fiber structure and characteristics such as a high luster and whitening, in addition to good pliability and dyeing. Denim labels such as Momotaro and Kicking Mule Workshop have chosen 100% Zimbabwe cotton to make their denim for these very reasons. Basically, in order to make a pair of quality jeans, the cotton is a very important factor in determining the softness of the fabric, the color after dyeing, the strength, and how the denim wears.

Quality cotton, such as Zimbabwe cotton, provides better durability than cheap and hard cotton. It also creates a good natural proportioned slub yarn which can influence the vertical fade and adds to the charm of the jeans. This is why, Zimbabwe cotton is recognized for beautiful vertical fading similar to vintage denim looks. Momotaro and KMW both have become pioneers in the use of 100% Zimbabwe cotton and their denims stand out as some of the best in the world.

KMW Spring 2011 Shipments: Kicking Mule Workshop "Left Hand Twill" 1980 Slim Straight Raw Japanese Selvedge Denim

More from KMW! With our recent spring 2011 shipment from Kicking Mule Workshop, we are proud to also have the indigo version of the 1980. As of last season, KMW has developed a new standard fabric used on all indigo denims - "Left Hand Twill." The new KMW fabric is a 13.75oz left hand twill, 100% Zimbabwe cotton, rope dyed with natural indigo, and custom made by denim artisans in Okayama, Japan.

Kicking Mule Workshop left hand twill 1980 slim straight Japanese raw selvedge denim in indigo. The KMW 1980 fit is slim in the thigh and is straight leg from lower thigh to the leg opening. $295. For more information on the KMW left hand twill 1980, click here.

Back pockets have reinforced interior lining of pima cotton. Notice the subtle horizontal stitching along the back pocket. Back pockets are also secured by hidden rivets. Patch is deer skin.

KMW's signature selvedge coin pocket. Hand hammered allow rivets.

Satin nickel finish doughnut button fly. Embroidery details on the back waist band. Waist band is chainstitched.

White selvedge. Chainstitched hems.

Deer skin leather patch.

KMW logo engraved on doughnut button.

Interior pocket bag.

KMW Spring 2011 Shipments: Kicking Mule Workshop "Sulphur Dyed" 1980 Slim Straight Raw Japanese Selvedge Denim

Back in stock! With our spring KMW 2011 shipments, we are happy to see the return of one of our favorite models, the Kicking Mule Workshop "sulphur dyed" 1980 slim straight raw selvedge denim. The fabric is a 14oz Japanese selvedge custom made for KMW by artisans in Okayama, Japan. The fabric is sulphur dyed and has a beautiful lustrous finish. The fit is KMW's signature 1980 slim straight leg which runs slim in the thigh and is straight from lower thigh to the leg opening.

Kicking Mule Workshop "sulphur dyed" 1980 slim straight raw Japanese selvedge denim in black. 100% cotton. Sizes 28-36. Made in Japan. $319. For more information, please click here.
Subtle embroidery work on the back waist line in matching thread which can only be seen on the interior of the denim. Hardware is in dark anodized finish. Rivets are hand hammered, doughnut button is engraved with KMW logo. Belt loops are sewn into the waist line.

Kicking Mule Workshop signature selvedge coin pocket. Hand hammered rivets.

Red & white selvedge, chainstitched hems.

Deer skin patch dyed black.

Dark bronze anodized hardware used throughout. Doughnut button fly, selvedge detail along fly.

Kicking Mule Workshop logo embroidered on the interior along fly. Selvedge along fly interior.

Kicking Mule Workshop Hand-Crafted English Saddle Leather Belts with Hand-Forged Brass Buckle

Kicking Mule Workshop's English saddle leather belts are hand-crafted by Japanese artisans. The leather originates in the USA as cowhide and is hand selected for its unique qualities and characters. Then is shipped to Japan where artisans use ancient methods of hand dipping, sun drying, and vegetable tanning. Fish oil is added during the tanning process, a very old Japanese technique for finishing leather. The result is a heavy duty, thick, beautifully crafted leather belt which with wear will continue to develop unique characteristics and patina that is far more beautiful than any dyed leather. Available in 3 colors (natural, black, and dark brown).

Kicking Mule Workshop hand-crafted English saddle leather belt with hand-forged brass buckle in dark brown. 100% English saddle leather. Sizes 32, 34, 36. Made in Japan. $360. For more information on the KMW English saddle leather belt in dark brown, click here.

The brass buckle is hand-forged in Japan and nickle plated. The buckle will also develop unique character and patina with wear. Buckle measures approximately 4" wide x 2-1/2" wide and more than 3/8" thick.

Kicking Mule Workshop hand-crafted English saddle leather belt with hand-forged brass buckle in natural. 100% English saddle leather. Sizes 32, 34, 36. Made in Japan. $360. For more information on the KMW English saddle leather belt in natural, click here.

Leather is 1-1/2" wide and 3/8" thick after going through the tanning process (finished measurements.) Buckle is sewn into place and subtle design of KMW mule logo is stamped beside buckle will be hidden during wear.

Belt has 6 holes punched through which measure approximately 1.1" apart. Angular cut on the end.

Our first shipment included natural and dark brown colors, black will be stocked in the near future. These belts are subject to re-stock or special order. If we sell out of the color or size you desire, please contact us to find out about our next deliveries.