SH-163C

Brushed Hemp Big Shirt (Plant Dye)

An original fabric made from thick hemp yarn in both the warp and weft, woven in Yamashina, Kyoto, then brushed on the surface. Brushing gives it more softness and character than ordinary hemp cloth, with a texture already broken in against the skin. After dyeing, light reflects in complex ways off the raised surface, giving the colour depth and dimension. Hemp is an extremely strong fibre, yet it grows more supple with wear, and its distinctive character deepens the longer it is used. For more on the history of hemp cloth, see Boken's article.

A wide-silhouette shirt with plenty of ease through the body. Despite the generous amount of fabric, the soft material gives it a natural drape and flow. The silhouette is flat, but gussets set from the cuffs to the hem cover the body's depth while allowing freedom of movement. The hem draws a gentle curve and is finished with a facing. The buttons are low-impact nut buttons.

Handling Instructions

*There are knots and unevenness in the threads that are unique to natural materials. This is because we place importance on texture and use raw materials with uneven fibre lengths, so please consider this as part of the look. Please be careful not to pull on the knots in the threads too hard, as this may cause the threads to break and create holes in the fabric. *Enjoy the natural unevenness and ageing of the plant dye. To prevent colour transfer, avoid using with light-coloured items at first, wash with a neutral detergent, and dry in the shade. It may discolour in reaction to alkaline or acidic substances and to perspiration, so please take care. (Walnut, Coffee) *Dyed with natural indigo. The colour will fade to a lighter shade with repeated use. As colour transfer may occur, avoid using with light-coloured items at first, wash with a neutral detergent, and dry in the shade. The colour and size will vary slightly from item to item. (Natural Indigo, Natural Indigo & Walnut) *Enjoy the unique ageing of indigo and persimmon tannin dyeing. As it transfers colour through friction, avoid using with light-coloured items. It will discolour with perspiration and sunlight, so please take care when storing and handling it. Because it is garment-dyed, the colour and size vary slightly from item to item. (Indigo & Persimmon Tannin)

Outer Fabric Blend Ratio: 100% plant fibre (hemp)

Outer Fabric Material: China

Outer Fabric Spinning: Tunisia

Outer Fabric Weaving: Kyoto, Kyoto

Finishing: Mitsuke, Niigata

Sewing: Taketa, Oita

Dyeing: Kyoto, Kyoto

Size

1 2 3

Colour

Walnut Coffee Light Natural Indigo Natural Indigo Natural Indigo & Walnut Indigo & Persimmon Tannin

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