THE WORK COAT IN KAKISHIBU CLOTH

 

    image courtesy ©Kaptain Sunshine

Time settles into fabric here, absorbed through fibre and dye until cloth becomes memory. Cotton intertwined with hemp forms an Oxford weave of substance and breath, carrying a tactile density that feels considered and composed. The surface bears the depth of kakishibu dye, drawn from fermented persimmon tannins, imparting a tone that evolves gently with light, movement, and wear, gathering character as seasons pass. 

 

Cut in a relaxed silhouette that embraces the body with ease, the coat moves with serenity and measure. Its oxford cloth, washed repeatedly to enhance softness and volume, holds a colour imbued with organic depth, echoing soil, air, and craftsmanship. Broad patch pockets and reinforced closures lend the piece an intuitive utility, where each detail, from layered external storage to thoughtfully placed internal compartments,  resonates with the quiet rigour of design. 

 Accents in sheepskin at the collar, cuffs, and fastenings introduce a subtle shift in texture, enriching the dialogue between structure and comfort. A brushed cotton lining invites gentle contact with the skin, allowing the garment to unfold with warmth and composure. It is within this harmony of materials that the Work Coat in kakishibu dyed cotton hemp oxford cloth by Kaptain Sunshine finds its voice. 

Made in Japan with reverence for traditional processes and a cultivated sense of form, this coat (here on sale) lives as a companion to daily rhythm, shaped by hand, guided by material, and carried forward through time with calm assurance.