Vintage Yukata Kakishibu Dyed Shirt (M)
This top is made from a combination of vintage Yukatas. Yukatas are cotton Kimonos that are worn during summer. Vintage Yukata textile is dyed in the Honzomé method, a manual stencil and resist dye technique developed during the Meiji era.
The top is dyed with Kakishibu 柿渋 - a natural dye made from fermented unripe persimmons, first recorded in Japan during the Kamakura period (13th century). Originally used to waterproof paper, dye fishing nets, and preserve wood, it was valued not just for its function but for its earthy, amber tone that deepens with age and sunlight exposure. The dye’s distinctive color comes from its high tannin content, which oxidizes over time—meaning no two kakishibu-dyed items age the same. Once associated with rural laborers and craftspeople, kakishibu has seen a quiet resurgence in recent years for its sustainability, antibacterial properties, and organic aesthetic. More than just a color, kakishibu reflects a broader Japanese philosophy: that materials can grow more beautiful as they weather, stain, and change.
Women’s size Medium
Garment measurements
Bust: 45cm / 18 in
Waist: 42cm / 16.5 in
Length: 65cm / 25.5 in
100% cotton
Hand wash or delicate wash in cold water. Lay flat or hang to dry
This top is made from a combination of vintage Yukatas. Yukatas are cotton Kimonos that are worn during summer. Vintage Yukata textile is dyed in the Honzomé method, a manual stencil and resist dye technique developed during the Meiji era.
The top is dyed with Kakishibu 柿渋 - a natural dye made from fermented unripe persimmons, first recorded in Japan during the Kamakura period (13th century). Originally used to waterproof paper, dye fishing nets, and preserve wood, it was valued not just for its function but for its earthy, amber tone that deepens with age and sunlight exposure. The dye’s distinctive color comes from its high tannin content, which oxidizes over time—meaning no two kakishibu-dyed items age the same. Once associated with rural laborers and craftspeople, kakishibu has seen a quiet resurgence in recent years for its sustainability, antibacterial properties, and organic aesthetic. More than just a color, kakishibu reflects a broader Japanese philosophy: that materials can grow more beautiful as they weather, stain, and change.
Women’s size Medium
Garment measurements
Bust: 45cm / 18 in
Waist: 42cm / 16.5 in
Length: 65cm / 25.5 in
100% cotton
Hand wash or delicate wash in cold water. Lay flat or hang to dry
This top is made from a combination of vintage Yukatas. Yukatas are cotton Kimonos that are worn during summer. Vintage Yukata textile is dyed in the Honzomé method, a manual stencil and resist dye technique developed during the Meiji era.
The top is dyed with Kakishibu 柿渋 - a natural dye made from fermented unripe persimmons, first recorded in Japan during the Kamakura period (13th century). Originally used to waterproof paper, dye fishing nets, and preserve wood, it was valued not just for its function but for its earthy, amber tone that deepens with age and sunlight exposure. The dye’s distinctive color comes from its high tannin content, which oxidizes over time—meaning no two kakishibu-dyed items age the same. Once associated with rural laborers and craftspeople, kakishibu has seen a quiet resurgence in recent years for its sustainability, antibacterial properties, and organic aesthetic. More than just a color, kakishibu reflects a broader Japanese philosophy: that materials can grow more beautiful as they weather, stain, and change.
Women’s size Medium
Garment measurements
Bust: 45cm / 18 in
Waist: 42cm / 16.5 in
Length: 65cm / 25.5 in
100% cotton
Hand wash or delicate wash in cold water. Lay flat or hang to dry