Shirt with Ichimatsu "Plum Embroidery"
Shirt with Ichimatsu "Plum Embroidery"
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The ichimatsu pattern, famously adopted as the emblem of the Tokyo Olympics, is said to symbolize diversity—many cultures and nations coming together and expanding outward.
This pattern has endured uninterrupted for an astonishing length of time.
It has even been confirmed on ancient haniwa clay figures created in the distant past. Its longevity may well be due to its simple yet auspicious meaning, associated with prosperity and the rise of good fortune.
When we asked a factory in Okayama to produce this fabric, they remarked, “Ah, this is the Benkei pattern, isn’t it?”
When asked why, the answer was simply, “That’s what everyone around here calls it.”
Upon researching further, we found that during the Edo period, this pattern was frequently used in the costumes of kabuki actors portraying Benkei—an embodiment of strength and masculinity. From there, it came to be known as a representative pattern with a bold, crisp impression.
When this ichimatsu fabric is cut at the center of the pattern, it appears as though small pockets are lined up between the face and back layers.
This is because the two layers are woven together at the boundaries of the check pattern. As a result, the fabric feels gentle against the skin like gauze, while still retaining a moderate level of warmth.
Depicted here are the blossoms of an old plum tree, overflowing with vitality as they reach upward toward the sky.
They are embroidered in red and white, symbolizing life force and ascension.
■ About a product photograph
1st to 11th...【Light Indigo】
12th to 22th...【Indigo】
This pattern has endured uninterrupted for an astonishing length of time.
It has even been confirmed on ancient haniwa clay figures created in the distant past. Its longevity may well be due to its simple yet auspicious meaning, associated with prosperity and the rise of good fortune.
When we asked a factory in Okayama to produce this fabric, they remarked, “Ah, this is the Benkei pattern, isn’t it?”
When asked why, the answer was simply, “That’s what everyone around here calls it.”
Upon researching further, we found that during the Edo period, this pattern was frequently used in the costumes of kabuki actors portraying Benkei—an embodiment of strength and masculinity. From there, it came to be known as a representative pattern with a bold, crisp impression.
When this ichimatsu fabric is cut at the center of the pattern, it appears as though small pockets are lined up between the face and back layers.
This is because the two layers are woven together at the boundaries of the check pattern. As a result, the fabric feels gentle against the skin like gauze, while still retaining a moderate level of warmth.
Depicted here are the blossoms of an old plum tree, overflowing with vitality as they reach upward toward the sky.
They are embroidered in red and white, symbolizing life force and ascension.
■ About a product photograph
1st to 11th...【Light Indigo】
12th to 22th...【Indigo】
| (cm) | M | L | XL |
| Length | 71.0 | 75.0 | 78.0 |
| Shoulder Width | 46.0 | 50.0 | 53.0 |
| Chest Width | 51.0 | 54.0 | 57.0 |
| Sleeve Length | 63.0 | 65.0 | 67.0 |
| (inch) | M | L | XL |
| Length | 28.0 | 29.5 | 31.0 |
| Shoulder Width | 18.0 | 19.5 | 20.5 |
| Chest Width | 20.0 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Sleeve Length | 25.0 | 25.5 | 26.5 |
| Material: | Cotton 100% |
| ※This product's printed design is by hand totally. So each pcs should be different. Please kindly accept this. ※"TEBURI sewing" is a way of embroidery. A skilled artisan makes it with special sewing machine (moving only 1mm from side to side) by handling that sewing machine at will. The figure is just like painting picture. ※About [INDIGO dye] products The color of [INDIGO dye] products will change from deep blue to light blue,by washing and wearing it.Please enjoy the fact that the hues in that change little by little. Please be careful about color migration.The blue of INDIGO dye products are easily imparted to your other clothes (of white or pale colors), by friction or when it's rain. When you use a washing machine, please wash it only in it. ※Please be aware that the below size conversions are approximate. The information in this table may vary based on design, material, etc. |
