[Indigo Classic's T-Shirt]
At Shokunin.com, we are pleased to introduce new indigo-dyed products from Indigo Classic, with T-shirts now available for viewing at our Ginza Showroom. These T-shirts, made from a soft yet sturdy thick jersey fabric, allow you to enjoy an aging process similar to that of denim. Each piece has a strong presence on its own and is available in two beautiful variations: a deep, dark navy and a lighter blue with a charming, uneven texture.
Indigo Classic is a factory brand born from the soil and handwork of Nara. The entire process—from cultivating the indigo plants to preparing the “sukumo” (fermented indigo leaves), dyeing, and sewing—is consistently carried out by hand. Indigo dyeing is a traditional technique using dried and fermented indigo leaves. By repeatedly reducing and oxidizing the fabric within an “aigame” (indigo vat) filled with dye liquor, a beautiful blue color is developed.
The history of indigo dyeing is ancient, said to have been used in Japan as early as the Nara period. During the Edo period, when Awa Indigo from Tokushima became a major production center, practical indigo dyeing, which strengthens the fabric, deeply permeated the lives of common people. Indigo is known for its excellent antibacterial and insect-repellent properties, and it has a background of being favored since ancient times for its expected “medicinal effects” to protect the skin.
Blue is a color familiar to Japanese people, as seen in the nickname of the Japan national football team, “SAMURAI BLUE.” It is said that the term “JAPAN BLUE” originated in the Meiji era when the British scientist Robert William Atkinson visited Japan and praised the indigo-dyed noren curtains and clothing that colored the streets.
Indigo Classic's T-Shirts are designed with the criteria of being “clothes that can be worn for 10 years, and that you will want to wear for 10 years.” With a simple, refined silhouette and high durability, they are perfect for everyday wear that can be cherished for a long time. We invite you to visit our store and experience their texture for yourself.
Indigo Classic's T-Shirt
https://www.shokunin.com/en/indigo/
Ginza Showroom
https://www.shokunin.com/en/showroom/ginza.html
References
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO31388170V00C18A6000000/
https://classicjapan.official.ec/about
https://www.ndl.go.jp/landmarks/sights/konyacho
https://dl.ndl.go.jp/pid/1312311/1/1
