OD+CP "Indigo" Patchwork Sashiko Socks

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• 89% Cotton / 10% Nylon / 1% Polyurethane
  
• Crew-length Socks
• Patchwork-style arrangement of traditional Sashiko-inspired motifs
• Handlinked toe box on a circular knitting machine
  
• Okayama Denim & Chup logo footprint

Fifteen years of Okayama Denim have brought us countless opportunities to celebrate the traditions of Japanese textile craftsmanship, and few have been quite as close to our hearts as Sashiko and Indigo. To commemorate this milestone, we've teamed up once again with our good friends at Glen Clyde, the makers behind Chup, to develop an exclusive series of socks that brings together our shared appreciation for traditional Japanese patterns and design.

The OD+CP Indigo Patchwork Sashiko Socks are the result of a collaborative design process that saw us working closely with Glen Clyde's designers to explore the history and symbolism of traditional Sashiko textiles in Japan. Through studying generations of geometric motifs and carefully considering how different patterns would complement one another, we developed a distinctive patchwork arrangement that brings several traditional designs together in a single composition.

For this version, we've chosen a rich indigo-inspired color palette, celebrating the deep blue tones that have become synonymous with Japanese denim. The contrasting patterns create an intricate interplay of shapes and colors, with Chup's expertise in knitwear design bringing the traditional Sashiko references to life in an entirely different medium.

Adding another personal touch to the collaboration is the original packaging wrap, featuring original artwork by OD's in-house artist, Ria. Drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese patterns and Ainu-inspired motifs, Ria incorporated flowing, swirling shapes alongside dashed lines that reference Sashiko stitching. The playful lettering reads "クツシタ" (Kutsushita), meaning "socks" in Japanese, with the characters themselves reimagined to complement the surrounding artwork. The result is a warm, hand-drawn design that celebrates the creative influences shared by OD and Chup.

*The recommended sizing for these socks:

M is ideal for 25.5-27.5cm (US 7.5-9.5)

L is ideal for 28-30cm (US 10-12)

Made in Nara, Japan