It is cut from unique kimono fabric made of following the tradition of Awa Shijira-ori weaving dyed with indigo.

Originating in the Tokushima Prefecture during the Meiji era (1868-1889), it is believed that the Awa Shijira-ori’s unique texture was discovered by accident when cloth was left out in the rain, then dried in the sun. As the fabric shrank, it developed an uneven texture of puckers, known as shibo. This shrinkage was caused by different tension between the warp threads, similar to how chirimen is made.

Handmade in New York City.