Studio D'Artisan "Awa Sho-Ai Kakishibu" Type 2 Selvedge Jacket

D4615

• 15oz. Unsanforized "Awa Sho-Ai Kakishibu" Selvedge denim 
• 100% Cotton
  
• Type 2 silhouette
• Embossed metal button opening
• Engraved copper male/female rivets
• Double chest pockets
• Adjustable waist buttons
• Selvedge collar
• Original "Awa Sho-Ai Kakishibu" leather patch

The Studio D’Artisan "Awa Sho-Ai Kakishibu" Selvedge Jeans celebrate Japan’s proud heritage of natural dyeing through the fusion of Awa Sho-Ai (阿波正藍) indigo and Kakishibu (柿渋) persimmon dye. The Awa Sho-Ai dyeing method, passed down from the Edo period, uses a unique fermentation process to produce complex hues - not just standard blue, but deep shades of green-blue, crimson, and black-indigo that evolve beautifully over time. Achieving the rich color requires a meticulous cycle of dyeing, airing, and drying, repeated multiple times to build depth and vibrancy. The final step involves washing the fabric around 30 times, refining the color into a deep, balanced tone.

This type of indigo also carries a natural anti-bacterial and insect-repelling property, which historically made it a prized choice for clothing and textiles. Complementing this is Kakishibu dye, applied to the weft yarns through a method known as "tennen shibori" (natural sun dyeing). Exposure to sunlight and air oxidizes the persimmon dye, causing its color to evolve, adding depth and a distinctive aged character. The thicker, slub-textured Kakishibu yarns further enhance the fabric’s unique hand feel, creating a more structured, artisanal Selvedge fabric compared to standard 15oz. jeans.

*Model is pictured wearing a size 38, Raw. He weighs 59kg (130 pounds) and is 178cm (5’11”) tall.

Made in Okayama, Japan