ORIHARA STYLE Kojimaya Bushu True Indigo Dye Sashiko Cap Cap Baseball Cap Sashiko Hat Day (Men's Father's Gift) RA-OR-H018

Size: One size/free size (fits up to 55-60cm) Materials: Outer: Cotton (indigo dyed), Lining: Polyester, Sweatband: Polyester, Metal fittings, etc. Specifications: Made with Kojimaya indigo-dyed fabric, adjustable size with back hardware Country of Origin: Japan Color: 1 color (indigo blue) ◆ A collaboration between Kojimaya, founded in 1872, and ORIHARA STYLE Kojimaya is a brand originating from a dyeing and weaving factory that has been producing indigo-dyed textiles for over 140 years since its founding in 1872. This is a collaboration item between this long-established fabric store and ORIHARA STYLE, the brand of hat designer and craftsman Orihara. ◆Standard baseball cap The material is a unique sashiko fabric. However, the shape is a standard baseball cap. It is easy to wear and has a classic design that looks good on anyone. The cotton material makes it versatile and can be worn all year round. You can enjoy the aging process like denim. The size can be adjusted with the belt on the back. ◆Not only is it auspicious, it's also durable sashiko! It is a durable fabric used for kendo uniforms, characterized by its "blue stripes" that are created by yarn dyeing before fabrication. The uneven texture of the sashiko gives it a strong presence and makes it a durable material. This hat can be worn like denim. ◆ Traditional handicraft "Bushu True Indigo Dyeing" from Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture Bushu Indigo Dyeing is a traditional handicraft that has been in existence in Saitama for 140 years. Hanyu City is known for producing about 70% of the indigo-dyed sashiko used in Japanese kendo uniforms. The blue dyed fabric has long been known as "kachi (victory) color," an auspicious color that was also used on samurai armor and other military equipment. This is the color of the sashiko fabric we use. ◆Kojimaya Kojima Dyeing and Weaving Industry was founded in 1872. With a history of over 140 years, it is the oldest dyeing and weaving factory in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture, which is known for its Bushu True Indigo Dyeing. By consistently carrying out the entire process from dyeing, weaving, and finishing, they create high-quality, carefully crafted fabrics. The greatest feature of Bushu True Indigo Dyeing is the "blue stripes" that are created by weaving pre-dyed thread into cloth. ◆ Nao Orihara, a designer who specializes in three-dimensional molding Born in Tokyo, he grew up in a home where his parents ran a hat manufacturing business that had been in business since 1897. After graduating from a fashion college design department in 1991, he joined an apparel manufacturer, where he started out in product planning and development, then worked as a designer, pattern maker, buyer, and then became a hat designer. After training as a craftsman as an apprentice to his father, he started his own company in 2003, where he designs and manufactures hats.