Sleeves and hem are sewn with vintage-like blind stitching
[Dyeing]
Kyo Kuromontsuki Zome, Japanese traditional black dyeing
Dyed by artisans in Kyoto
Kyo Kuromontsuki Zome has a history of over 1,000 years being designated as "Traditional Crafts of Japan" by Japanese government since 1979. The technique is used to dye Kimono for special occasions, such as funerals and weddings.
The characteristic of Kyo Kuromontsuki Zome is its high quality and elegant black color. The item is dyed by Kyoto Montsuki Co., Ltd., a pioneer of the dyeing to apply our items their unique technique called “Shinkuro” finish which gives deep elegance, water-repellent and silky feel.
[Product Details]
SOME-ISM's Kyo Kuromontsuki Zome T-shirt. It has a high-quality black color with a traditional, deep elegance and silk-like feel. The T-shirt is manufactured at a factory in Tokyo that has been in business for over 80 years. The body is tubular with no seams on the sides. In addition, the cuffs and hem adopt blind stitching that is seen on vintage T-shirts. These T-shirts are carefully dyed by Kyo Kuromontsuki Zome craftsmen in Kyoto. Because of unique "Shinkuro" finish, the black color is so deep to suppress the reflection of light to give the T-shirt depth and elegance.
[Size chart (cm)]
Size
Length
Chest Circumference
Shoulder Width
S
59.0
45.0
45.5
M
66.0
48.0
49.0
L
67.0
53.0
54.0
XL
69.5
54.0
56.0
*Due to dyeing, washing and drying, there are individual differences in shrinkage rate. There may be a difference of 1-2 cm.
[Handling precautions]
Please wash separately as the color may bleed onto other items when washed. Do not use bleach or detergents containing bleach or optical brighteners. Do not leave it on as this may cause discoloration, and do not leave it unattended after washing. Dry it in the shade. After washing, please store it in a place where it will not be exposed to direct light, as even household lighting will cause discoloration. Do not dry clean nor iron it.
