YP300521S
Regular price $99.00Botanical Dye Cotton T-Shirt
The concept is a cut-and-sew shirt that looks great worn on its own. The design avoids tapering from the chest to the waist, allowing the fabric to drape beautifully for a clean silhouette. The moderately loose fit provides a relaxed feel. With well-balanced shoulder-to-sleeve proportions and a clean neckline, it's also recommended for unisex wear. It's sure to be a great addition to your wardrobe during Japan's hot summers.
What is Botanical Dye?
Botanical dye is a unique dyeing technique developed in Japan, building upon traditional plant-based dyeing methods. As the name suggests, "botanical" refers to plants, while "dye" refers to coloring agents. This technique uses a variety of natural sources such as plants, flowers, and nuts to create dyes that are then used to color cotton, wool, and other fabrics.
Traditional plant-based dyes use only about 20% natural materials, with a lot of chemicals added to fix the color. In contrast, botanical dye uses a special glue to attach natural substances to fibers, maintaining a ratio of over 60% natural dye, making it a more environmentally and human-friendly dyeing method. Additionally, because a single plant can contain over 100 different pigments, the colors achieved with botanical dye have a depth that can't be replicated with synthetic dyes, making it one of its attractive qualities.
With its unique and deep hues derived from nature, clothing dyed with botanical dyes brings the soothing colors of plants and flowers to your wardrobe.
Hydrangeas and peonies were provided by Kenchoji Temple.
We are happy to refund any items provided that you submit a return claim within 14 days of received shipment. Make sure that return items are in new and unused condition, with tags attached.
Starting from August 1, 2023, any returns of 4 items or more will be subject to a USD 15 handling fee.
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Asia, United States | USD 25 (Customs Duties Included).
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Canada, Mexico, Central America, | USD 30 (Customs Duties Included)
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Europe, South America, Africa | USD 35 (Customs Duties Included)
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It's a great fit. The shirt has a great feel to it. Not too tight, but not overly blousy. The collar is the best I've worn on an button down oxford. It was so comfortable I wore it two days in a row.
Kamakura shirts use the best fabrics and construction. Everything is painstakingly put together - nothing beats it in the US for the price.
I had high hopes for this denim shirt, but unfortunately, it turned out to be a letdown. After just two weeks of wear, the material on the elbows has noticeably faded, making the shirt look old and worn out much sooner than I expected.
Given the price and initial appearance of the shirt, I expected it to hold up better over time. I followed all the care instructions precisely, so there’s no excuse for such rapid wear. The fading on the elbows isn’t just subtle—it’s glaringly obvious, which makes the shirt unsuitable for anything other than casual, at-home wear now.
This is disappointing for a product marketed as durable and stylish. If you're looking for a denim shirt that will maintain its quality, I suggest looking elsewhere. This one doesn’t live up to its promises.
On the picture I attached it looks better than in reality.
Dear Michael,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience with the denim shirt. We’ll pass your concerns about the fabric and durability to our production team for review. We appreciate your understanding and are here to assist further if needed. Best regards!
The shirt captures the classic Ivy shirts that I stole from my father's closet when I was a teenager. I searched high and low for the right look.... the right cut and the correct cloth, for years as a adult. It can be found only in the Kamakura Ivy collection.