Studio D'Artisan

Studio D'Artisan "Kurozome" Tee

Size

8169

  • 100% USA Cotton
  • Garment-dyed by Kyoto Montsuki
  • Slim fit
  • Ribbed collar
  • USA Cotton tag
  • Kyoto crest logo motif
  • "Kurozome" black woven label

The history of "Kyoto Montsuki Black" dyeing dates back to the Heian period, when black garments were predominantly worn by Buddhist priests and Samurai as formal attire. Traditionally, garments were first hand-dyed in either red or indigo, prior to being dyed to the deep black color using a natural pigment extracted from Betel nuts (Binroji).

Kurozome involves the base dye being applied many times before being introduced to the black pigment. The process involves these colors being layered over one another in order to achieve the deepest hue of black in the garment. This tedious dyeing process requires the expert skill of Kyoto Montsuki's craftsmen who individually gradient-dye each garment by hand, while subtly adjusting the temperature of the dye bath over time. 

*Model is pictured wearing a size M. He weighs 69kg (152 pounds) and is 178cm (5'11") tall.

Size - CM Chest Shoulder Centre Back Sleeve

Arm Hole

M 104 44.5 66 22.5 17
L 111 48 68 22.5 18.5
XL 115 50 71 24 19.5
XXL 120 51.5 73.5 24.5 20.5
Size - Inches Chest Shoulder Centre Back Sleeve Arm Hole
M 40.9 17.5 26.0 8.9 6.7
L 43.7 18.9 26.8 8.9 7.3
XL 45.3 19.7 28.0 9.4 7.7
XXL 47.2 20.3 28.9 9.6 8.1
Cotton fabric from USA
Made in Wakayama, Japan

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