SH-62MO

We use deadstock Okazaki cotton that we received from Mr. Akio Tanaka, a true indigo dyer from Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture. We focused on the functionality of the fabric, which was originally left over for obi belts, and used it for shirts. Because it is woven on an old shuttle loom, it has a texture that is almost like hand-woven fabric. In addition, because the weft threads are woven loosely, it has natural stretchability. For more information on the background of Okazaki cotton, please refer to Kero Kikaku's blog . The shirt is proposed as a Western clothing that constitutes modern ethnic clothing. The construction follows the rules of Western clothing, but the design is stripped away as much as possible, and the pattern is made based on functionality. Specifically, the sleeve cap is tucked and the bottom of the sleeve is set high to ensure movement around the arms, and the yoke on the back is tucked rather than gathered to ensure movement in the back. In addition, instead of the adhesive interlining used in normal shirts, the outer fabric is fluffed, and all the sewing threads are cotton thread No. 30, which gives it a soft finish, so it can be worn comfortably even against bare skin. The placket is made using fabric selvedge to convey the texture of hand-woven fabric, and the buttons are all hand-sewn using thick freshwater pearl. This colourway was dyed by Kumiko Mori in Tokushima.