YR150053M
Regular price $190.00Kyoto Store & Online Exclusive – Botanical Dye (Sakura) Linen Shirt
Product Details
A beautifully soft pink linen shirt, dyed using cherry blossoms from Taizoin Temple in Kyoto, is now available as a limited store-exclusive item.
The dye is made from “fallen petals that have completed their role,” carefully collected by our Kyoto store staff within the temple grounds.
This process creates a gentle yet richly layered hue that can only be achieved with natural sakura.
Taizoin’s Cherry Blossoms
Taizoin, a Zen temple founded in the Muromachi period, is one of Kyoto’s most renowned cherry blossom viewing spots. Among them is the iconic 60-year-old weeping cherry tree, “Motonobu no Sakura,” along with many others that paint the temple grounds in a scene reminiscent of a traditional ink painting. The reflection of the blossoms on the Yokoen Garden pond quietly captivates all who visit.
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Styling
Business:
Pair with pressed slacks and refined leather shoes for a polished yet lightweight look suitable for the office.
Casual:
Wear it untucked with rolled-up sleeves for a relaxed style, perfect for weekend café outings or travel.
What is Botanical Dye?
Botanical dye is an advanced evolution of traditional Japanese plant-based dyeing techniques. As the name suggests, it uses natural materials such as plants, flowers, and fruits to create dyes for fabrics like cotton and wool.
Unlike conventional natural dyeing—which typically uses around 20% natural ingredients along with chemical agents to fix the color—botanical dyeing uses a special binding method that allows over 60% natural dye content to adhere to the fibers. This results in a more environmentally friendly and skin-safe process.
Additionally, since a single plant can contain over 100 different pigment components, botanical dyeing achieves a depth and richness of color that cannot be replicated with synthetic dyes.
We’re happy to offer a refund for any items eligible under our return policy within 14 days of receiving your order. For full details →
We use a dynamic pricing system for shipping. The chart shows estimated shipping fees for a 3kg parcel. If your order reaches the free shipping threshold, shipping is free (customs duties may still apply). Otherwise, the fee will fall within the estimated range. Final charges at checkout are the most accurate, as they depend on the receiver's location, currency rate and the actual weight of the parcel.
| Shipping Area | Shipping Price & Time | Customs Duties & Taxes |
| Asia, United States | Estimated USD 0-25 | Estimated |
| Canada, Mexico, Central America, Middle East, Oceania | Estimated USD 0-25 | Estimated |
| Europe, South America, Africa | Estimated USD 0-25 | Estimated |
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Finally a pair of higher waisted pants that aren't shaped like a balloon. They've got a flattering masculine shapes, nice thick fabric, and still comfortable.
As the other reviewer said, check the size guide and measure yourself honestly.
Tie Quality is okay. But the package comes with no wrapping or protection, doesn't feel like buying products from a brand shop that cost this price. Instead, feel like getting from a grocery store discount section. A bit disappointed.
The shirt is great quality. The exception is the sleeve length which are just a tad too long for the corresponding chest and neck size when comparing to brooks brothers or j crew. A smaller shirt size with smaller sleeves would fit too slim. Take that into consideration before buying since the fit is a bit unusual in the sleeves.
Shipping was a nightmare and it's not true to size at all. The chest is too tight and the waist too loose.. but I checked carefully against garment sizes comparing to the RL shirts I own so I am very surprised. I won't buy this brand again.
Normally, I’d spend some time with the product before reviewing its attributes, but I felt it safe to comment on some of the finer points. First, the shirt right out of packaging, went onto the ironing board. This shirt is a dream to iron, and takes very little effort to remove creases. Understanding that this is a washable wool; in other words, the wool has been ‘superwashed’; there are positives and negatives to consider in this processing, but in this case, it has allowed for a material to produce a sheen, unlike that of untreated wool. The shirt, drapes, beautifully, and the Tokyo fit is a nearly a tailored finish for my frame. I think these shirts will be all-around ideal for all seasons except for the summer, and for travel; with changing temperature conditions, will be optimal.


