Studio D'Artisan "Amami Dorozome" Boro Jacquard Shirt – Brown (5717)

This "Amami Dorozome" shirt blends ancient mud-dyeing techniques from Amami-Oshima with Boro-inspired jacquard weaving. Naturally dyed by hand, each shirt is unique in tone and texture, capturing the spirit of Japanese craft and nature.

Blending centuries of island tradition with modern Japanese craftsmanship, this shirt is a deep dive into one of Japan’s most ancient dyeing techniques: Amami Dorozome, or mud dyeing. Rooted in the culture of Amami-Oshima for over 1,300 years, this rare process uses tannins extracted from the native Sharimbai (Japanese hawthorn) tree, followed by repeated immersion in mineral-rich mud fields formed by prehistoric sediment layers.

The result is a color that can't be replicated by synthetic dyes—an earthy, smoky brown tone that is soft, layered, and alive with natural depth.

The base fabric is a custom jacquard woven to mimic the patchwork aesthetic of traditional Boro textiles. Subtle sashiko stitching throughout adds reinforcement and a nod to traditional repair techniques, while the artisanal imperfections and tonal richness speak to the power of nature and the heritage of the land.

More than just a shirt, this shirt is a living canvas of Japanese history, earth, and craftsmanship.

• Original Boro-inspired jacquard fabric
• 100% cotton
• Hand-dyed using traditional Dorozome (mud-dyeing) technique
• Natural dye extracted from native Sharimbai (Japanese hawthorn) wood
• Dyed in mineral-rich mud fields of Amami-Oshima
• Custom patchwork-like texture using No.6 thick yarns and varied weaves
• Sashiko stitching accents
• Unique tonal variation in each piece due to hand-dyeing
• Made in Japan

Model is 179cm, 72kg and wearing size 40.