SME01216M
Regular price $430.00TSURIAMI ZEN WEAR (SAMUE)
In Wakayama, Japan, there exists a place of miracles, Kōyasan, where the teachings of Kōbō-Daishi (Kōbō the Great) have endured for over 1,250 years. The area remains a vibrant center for the Shingon sect of Buddhism, with its rich history and profound connection to the past.
Within Wakayama, a unique machine still exists: the old-style tsuriami knitting machine, which can craft sweat fabric with a vintage texture, a rarity in the world today.
After World War II, as economies around the world grew, manufacturers in Japan and other countries sought to speed up production through advanced knitting machines. These machines were designed to produce fabric quickly and efficiently, marking the shift toward mass production. However, the old tsuriami machines work in stark contrast to these developments. With a production rate of only about 4 meters per hour, they create a fabric with a distinctive beauty and softness that modern machines cannot replicate.
The fabric produced by these vintage tsuriami machines improves with each wear and wash, developing a unique texture that can only be described as "vintage."
Using this ultimate vintage sweat fabric, we have created the TSURIAMI ZEN WEAR (SAMUE). This new fusion of tsuriami knitting and the traditional Zen Wear (SAMUE) brings an entirely new dimension to the world of clothing, offering timeless comfort, exceptional quality, and a sense of enduring craftsmanship.
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| Asia, United States | Estimated USD 0-25 |
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This jacket epitomises the best of ivy league style and tailoring. The herringbone jacket is in an excellent medium weight cloth that makes it suitable for all seasons. The sizing is perfect and the cut of the jacket meas it hangs perfectly. Well done Kamakura on another masterpiece.
NY Classic was perfect fit, just as described in the detailed size guide. The Tokyo shirt of same size was too small. But, it gave me an opportunity to experience the return/re-order process. Very smooth for US buyer. DHL pickup same day. I ordered (2) custom shirts to test the waters for make-to-ordr. Most of my shirts are custom from US brand. The off-the-rack Kamakura was superior to those. Happy new customer.
The perfect sweater
A really nice shirt, constructed well with nice details. The print is crisp, fabric irons nicely. A standout part of my wardrobe.
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.


