DQ300171S
Regular price $110.00Kenchoji × Hydrangea Botanical T-Shirt
Please note: This item runs smaller than standard sizing.
We recommend choosing one size larger than your usual fit.
This 100% cotton botanical-dyed T-shirt is crafted from soft, gentle fabric and dyed using natural dye extracted from hydrangeas carefully harvested at Kenchoji, the leading temple of the Five Great Zen Temples of Kamakura. The dyeing process uses a unique Botanical Dye technique—an evolution of traditional Japanese plant dyeing—which preserves over 60% of the natural components, resulting in deep, organic hues.
A double-name tag featuring Kenchoji and Kamakura Shirts is sewn at the lower left hem, making this a truly special piece.
About Kenchoji Temple
Located in North Kamakura, Kenchoji is the head temple of the Kenchoji school of the Rinzai sect and holds the top rank among the Five Great Zen Temples of Kamakura. As Japan’s first Zen temple, it has a long and respected history. Even today, rigorous monastic training takes place there, along with zazen meditation sessions open to the public.
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| Canada, Mexico, Central America, Middle East, Oceania | Estimated USD 0-25 | Estimated |
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A fantastic shirt with a timeless Ivy style. The seersucker fabric is lightweight, breathable, and perfect for warm weather, while the construction and overall quality are excellent.
For sizing, I'm typically between a European 39/40. I chose a 16½ for a more comfortable, relaxed fit, and it was exactly what I was looking for. If you prefer a roomier fit rather than a tailored one, sizing up worked well for me.
Versatile formal trousers with excellent fabric, tailoring, and overall construction. I'm very happy with the quality and fit.
For sizing reference, I normally wear a 34-inch waist. Based on my previous experience with Kamakura, I usually size up by one, so I ordered a size 50—and it fits perfectly.
If you're between sizes , consider sizing up. I'll definitely be buying more colours in this style.
As an older fella who’s enjoyed (or been underwhelmed by) OCBDs from shirtmakers over the years (e.g., Troy Guild, Brooks Brothers, Sero, Mercer & Sons, Jake’s (London), Drake’s, O’Connell’s, Individualized), this Kamakura AMETORA shirt is a valentine to what a classic OCBD is supposed to be; it definitely checks all the boxes: full cut, unfused placket/ cuffs/ collar, the correct placket width, medium weight cloth, and a collar-roll as god intended (and few makers get right). Great sizing, too: i typically get a 15.5 X 33 shirt and this 15.5” turned out to be perfect in the sleeves for me. More color options, please.
Usual bespoke user. Apart from bespoke, best quality shirt that I have tried. Is my first purchase and won’t be the last. Thanks!
I was a bit reluctant to make this purchase because I couldn't decide whether the Medium or Large would be the best fit. For items like this, I would normally buy a Medium. For reference, I'm 6'2" and 165 lbs. After going back and forth - and reading that this garment is intended as an overshirt - I decided on the Large size. Lucky for me, the fit is perfect. It's not too big. It drapes beautifully, and the design, with its simplicity and clean lines, is exactly what I was looking for. I'm hard to please when it comes to clothing. Purchasing online is even more daunting. Ordering internationally without a return policy felt like a real bet. However, I made the bet, and I'm very happy that I did. I've had it for less than a week and have received multiple compliments from multiple strangers, which is unusual - more of a testament to its beautiful simplicity.


