CRANE T-shirt

Crane and Pine
It is a crane design with many layers of small pine patterns. The red pine needles are called “Fukiyose” and are an old-fashioned technique in which small dots are gathered around the needles, making them look as if they have been blown together by the wind. The poem says, “The moon has set, and the pine needles sway to the sound of the cranes’ cries.” Please enjoy the tranquil “beauty of Japan” that brings together many delicate elements with a subdued color scheme.

【 Episode ～ Enjoy Japan! ～ 】
In Japan, cranes are a symbol of longevity, as the saying goes, “cranes live for a thousand years,” and this is said to be because their white feathers are reminiscent of the gray hair of old people. On the other hand, pine trees are also considered a symbol of longevity because they keep their green leaves all year round, and these two have long been known as a lucky combination. However, interestingly, the image of a crane perched on a pine branch, which is often seen in Japanese paintings, is apparently impossible in reality, given the biology of the crane and the structure of its legs. Perhaps this composition has been passed down through the ages, and it is like a “rule” for lucky charms.

This design uses several types of ‘KOMON’ patterns, ‘KOMON’ is a type of KIMONO in which intricate patterns are dyed repeatedly across the entire fabric. Most are produced using the “KATAZOME” -Japanese stencil dyeing – method, and the subjects of the patterns are extremely diverse, including flowers, natural phenomena, landscapes, utensils, and geometric patterns. The “stencils” used in “KATAZOME” are made by skilled craftsmen, and are, of course, merely a tool for dyeing fabric, but they are so packed with the charm of Japanese pattern culture that they could be appreciated as works of art in themselves. If you have the opportunity, please take a look at a variety of them.

Color : Black
Size : S / M / L / LL(XL) / 3L(XXL)
100% Cotton / Made in Japan
Please kindly understand that the photos displayed might be different a little from the actuality.

A little loose pattern of ‘Relaxed Fit’ makes easy wearing feeling! Domestically-produced fabric which is knitted by a little thick yarn – count twenty is not only soft and pleasant, but also really durable.Strong and detailed stitching withstands repeated washing and pulling. Ingenuity unique to skilled craftsmen has been applied throughout. The more you use, the more comfortable it will become.

【Regarding changes to the neck rib sewing method】
Currently, we are changing the neck rib sewing method for all T-shirts except for the wide neck Tee (white). Depending on the contents of your order, the old and new specifications may be mixed. For details, please see the Shopping Guide. Silkscreen print gives the image high brightness! We don’t dare use oil based ink which is high in work efficiency, we use eco-friendly water based ink having soft touch. Enjoy the highly detailed beautiful images printed by Japanese artisan’s hands one by one!Please see our web-site for more details about the manufacturing process.

5 Sizes for Unisex

PLEASE NOTE : Our sizes are for Japanese, for standard US sizes, consider ONE SIZE LARGER than your normal size, ie: If you are usually a MEDIUM (M), then consider our LARGE (L) sized T-shirt.
We strongly recommend to measure with T-shirt you own.
There is a discrepancy of ¼”-¾” (0.5cm-2.0cm) depending on the preservation conditions due to the property of cotton knit.

Size Length Width Sleeve S 23 ½ (60) 18 (46) 7 (17.5) M 26 ½ (67) 19 (48) 7 ¾ (19.5) L 28 ¾ (73) 20 ½ (52) 8 (20.5) LL 29 ½ (75) 21 ¾ (55.5) 8 ¼ (21) 3L 30 ¼ (77) 22 ½ (57) 8 ¾ (22.5) inch (cm)

You can wash our products as normal using washing machine, but we recommend the following ways for long time using. Please – Wash inside out. Do not iron print. Before ironing turn T-shirt inside out. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry in shade.

Gift Box
Every products can be enclosed in an original stylish giftbox with ribbon bag. You can easily order on the Giftbox page with small charges (just 0.98 USD for a box).
Let’s give the beautiful and high-quality ‘Japan’ to your precious person!
* Decoration of photo above is just image. Paper cushion is not included. Wrapping with paper and message card service are not available. Simple black bag with ribbon is attached to a box. You can choose the ribbon color from for male or female.