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Japanese name/ 百年の鶴 (Momotose No Tsuru)

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In Japanese mythology, the tsuru, or crane, comes from Mount Horai in heaven, and carries happiness and good fortune to earth. Since the crane was believed to live 1,000 years, in Japan it is revered as a symbol for resilience, strength and long life.

The matsu, or pine, in reality, CAN live for up to 1,000 years; therefore it is also a symbol for long life, as well as strength.

The ume, or plum, always blooms during the harsh, cold winter; signifying vitality, and life-force.

In 2019, in order to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of our founding company Kamedatomi LTD, this exquisite pattern was especially chosen to represent our sincere wish for everyone:

“One Hundred Years of Happiness, Continued Good Health, and a Long Prosperous Life“.

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Color / Light Green and Black 　　Size Chart ‍Care Instruction

Japanese name/ 雪中雄鶏図 Setchū ondori

-About-
Jakuchū Ito (March 2, 1716 to October 27, 1800) was raised in the Nishiki area of Kyoto during the “golden age of art” of the Edo era, before Japan opened its doors to the outside world.

The eldest son of a wholesale vegetable merchant, Jakuchu was self-taught, and passionate about painting from childhood. A student of Buddhism at the Shokoku-ji zen monastery, he devoted himself to the art of painting, taking inspiration from the temple’s collection of Chinese Yuan and Ming dynasty paintings.

With nature as his teacher, he made thorough sketches of all natural phenomena, especially fowl, which he used to keep at his home in order to closely observe and study their nature.

This is Jakuchu’s earliest known painting, created in his thirties when he was still actively working in his family’s business. In a playful style which he would become known for, Jakuchu depicts a lone rooster pausing for a moment, aloof from the world, searching for food among the thickly-piled snow.

The rooster is considered a creature of virtue, and in this outstanding rendering, Jakuchu’s meticulous attention to precision and detail bring the subject to life.

At Pagong, in celebration of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Jakuchu Ito, we wish to breathe new freshness into this masterpiece with the use of a kimono dyeing technique called Kyo-Yuzen.

~A collaboration with the Hosomi Museum, Kyoto.

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Japanese name/ 怒涛図 男浪 (Dotouzu Onami)

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Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), an ukiyo-e wood-block print artist and master painter of the Edo era, was invited to Obuse by Takai Kozan, a wealthy farmer and merchant.
During his 3-year stay, 86 year-old Hokusai was asked to paint several masterpieces for the ceilings of festival floats. “Masculine Wave“ (Onami), and “Feminine Wave“ (Menami) were painted for the ceiling of the “Kanmachi”, festival float.

In “Masculine Wave“, the surging crest of a huge wave and the power of the ocean are delightfully expressed with hand-drawn lines, evoking Hokusai’s spirited character and inner strength.

A collaboration with the Hokusai Museum (Obuse, Nagano).

https://hokusai-kan.com/en/

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Japanese name / おもちゃ - Omocha - Toys

This is a pattern from the early Showa period. It is a kimono for girls. It features a variety of nostalgic toys.
Taiguruma (fish-snake wheel), Kazaguruma (windmill), Inuguruma (dog-drawn cart), Hina dolls, Den-den taiko drums, Sho flutes, Hagoita (battledore), Koma (top), Buriburi (buri-buri), Hoko (floor), etc. There are many more fun toys. It is a celebratory pattern that prays for the healthy growth of children.

The Kara Uchiwa fan with a chrysanthemum pattern originates from a Chinese story, "Kikujido." It is said that Kikujido lived in a valley deep in the mountains, and lived to be hundreds of years old as a child by drinking the valley water that dripped from the morning dew on the chrysanthemum leaves. It is immortal youth and longevity. The instruments are den-den drums, sho flutes, bells, and buri-buri... musical instruments. The musical instruments are ohayashi, which make sounds to call the gods. Musical instruments are auspicious things that invite the blessings of the gods. The crown with plum blossoms on it means success in life by demonstrating literary talent. The kocho (butterfly) is a costume worn by children in gagaku when they dance at Buddhist events to appease the souls of the dead.
There is also a chapter on the kocho in the Tale of Genji, which depicts the elegant life of the dynasty and derives an image of wealth.
Since it is New Year's Day that people wear formal attire, there are also hagoita and tops, which are New Year's toys. There are also treasures . You can see jewels, gold bags, scrolls, weights, raincoats, rhinoceros horns, cloves, and seven treasures. These patterns are filled with the love of parents who wish for their children to live healthy, wealthy, and spiritually rich lives.

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Japanese Name/ 波に兎 (Nami ni Usagi)

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The image of a rabbit running across the waves may call to mind the myth of the “White Rabbit of Inaba” from the Kojiki, in which the rabbit crosses the sea by leaping over the backs of sharks. However, this motif is also believed to be inspired by the Noh play Chikubushima.

“As the moon floats upon the sea,
does even the rabbit run across the waves?”

When the moon rises over the water and its light shimmers across the surface, it creates the illusion that the rabbit said to dwell on the moon is dancing or running upon the waves. The gently rippling reflection transforms into the figure of a rabbit in motion—so even without directly depicting the moon, its radiant presence naturally comes to mind through this design.

In ancient folk beliefs, the rabbit was regarded as a manifestation of the mountain deity associated with fertility and abundance. The moon, too, was deified as Tsukuyomi, governing time, divination, and the success of harvests. Together, the rabbit and the moon form a powerful symbol of prosperity. When combined with the enduring nature of waves, this pattern expresses a wish for a life of lasting abundance and protection.

Furthermore, the rabbit’s lively, bounding movement symbolizes leaps forward and progress. As it is said to move only ahead, it represents advancement and growth. In ancient East Asian lore, the rabbit dwelling in the moon was believed to prepare the elixir of immortality, giving it associations with longevity and eternal life.

By wearing this pattern, it is hoped that one may ride the waves of fortune and make great strides forward into the future.

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Japanese name/ 甲州石班澤 (Koshu Kajikazawa)

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At the age of seventy, with a career of over 50 years experience making traditional woodblock prints, Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), undertook making his now-famous series “Thirty Six Views of Mount Fuji”, honoring the most spiritual and sacred mountain in all Japan. The traditional technique he used was most common at the time, ukiyo-e, literally meaning “pictures of the floating world”.

“Koshu Kajikazawa”, is the name of a place between Tokyo and Kyoto where two rivers meet, the 14th print of the series, which we the viewer have the pleasure of seeing through Hokusai’s eyes.

In this masterpiece, the fisherman’s pose intentionally reflects the shape of Mount Fuji in the background, an example of Hokusai’s “signature” compositional genius, no doubt contributing to Hokusai becoming the most renown and respected Japanese artist of all time.

We have been been given official permission to use this extraordinary woodblock print from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York , to which Pagong has implemented the dye technique of Kyoto Yuzen.

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Color / Black and Multi-color Size Chart

Japanese name /松波と鶴（しょうはとつる）

Among Japanese motifs, the crane and pine have long been a beloved combination symbolizing good fortune.

Worshipped as messengers of the gods, the crane brings happiness and joy to people.

On the other hand, the pine is an evergreen tree that remains green year-round and has strong roots in the earth. Its appearance embodies wishes for eternal youth and longevity, unwavering sincerity, and prosperity.

When these two designs come together in harmony, they represent "everlasting happiness" and "a spirit living with hope."

In "Pine Waves and Cranes," a pine tree is depicted atop gently lapping waves, with a crane dancing majestically above it.

Since ancient times, waves have been considered an auspicious motif symbolizing "everlasting energy" and the "cycle of life."

The waves' gentle swaying motion reflects the transitions of human life and nature.

The pine supports the earth with its strength, while the crane dances lightly through the sky.

While each symbolizes a different world, they resonate together within a single design,

evoking a sense of the connection between heaven and earth, and the beauty of the symbiosis between nature and man.

This pattern embodies a gaze toward both the unchanging and the ever-changing.

The tranquility of the pine, the movement of the waves, and the elegance of the cranes resonate with each other,

embodying the spirit of harmony, respect for nature, and prayers for the future that Japanese people have long cherished.

"Pine Waves and Cranes" is a design that inherits the elegance of classic motifs, but is newly drawn with a modern sensibility.

Wearing it will envelop you in a calm and dignified air,

bringing a quiet elegance and sense of security to the heart of anyone who sees it.

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Japanese name / 流水四季草花図 (Ryusuishikisoukazu / Sakai Houitsu)

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Sakai Hōitsu, (August 1, 1761 to January 4, 1829) was born and raised in Edo, modern-day Tokyo.

A master painter, he was also a much-beloved poet of the late Tokugawa period (1603–1867).

This exquisite painting, originally from a folding screen “Flowing Water With Plants and Flowers of the Four Seasons” has flowers which move from spring to summer on the right, and flowers moving from autumn to winter on the left.

The water flowing in the center of the painting is a symbol for the universe, purifying all difficulties.

A collaboration with the TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM.

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Color / Beige and Multi-color Size Chart

Japanese name / 龍と麒麟 - Ryu to Kirin

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This auspicious pattern, depicting a dragon and a Kirin facing one another, has long been cherished as a symbol of harmony between heaven and earth and the union of power and virtue.

The dragon is a sacred being believed to ascend to the heavens, summon clouds, and bring life-giving rain. Often associated with thunder and the sky, it has been revered as a manifestation of celestial power.

In contrast, the Kirin is known as a benevolent and gentle guardian, said to herald times of peace and wisdom. Though it bears horns, it is believed to possess such compassion that it would not even harm a single living creature.

Traditionally, the dragon represents the energy of the heavens, while the Kirin embodies the virtue of the earth. When these two stand together, they express the moment when heaven and earth are united. The vermillion bridge at the center symbolizes connection—between sky and land, humanity and nature, and differing forces brought into balance.

The scene of the dragon and Kirin facing one another captures the meeting of strength and virtue, merging in harmony and giving rise to renewal and new beginnings.

The mountains and waves in the background reflect the rhythms of nature and the flow of life, while blooming peonies symbolize prosperity, abundance, and noble grace.

Softly drifting clouds carry auspicious signs, lending depth and quiet movement to the composition.

This design reflects the refined elegance of classical court aesthetics, later echoed in ceremonial and performance garments, and is distinguished by its dignified and timeless beauty.

Within this composition, where the dragon and Kirin form a single world, there lives a quiet wish—that celestial power and earthly virtue may intertwine, bringing peace, balance, and prosperity.

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・70% Cotton / 30% Linen
・Classic-style Aloha shirt
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・Wash by hand
・Made in Japan

Color / White and Black 　　Size Chart ‍Care Instruction

Japanese name/ 鶏図押絵貼屏風 (Niwatorizu Oshiebari Byoubu)

-About-
Jakuchū Ito, (March 2, 1716 to October 27, 1800) was raised in the Nishiki area of Kyoto during the “golden age of art” the Edo era, before Japan opened its doors to the outside world.

Jakuchu was self-taught, and passionate about painting from childhood. A student of Buddhism at the Shokoku-ji zen monastery, he devoted himself to the art of painting, taking inspiration from classic Chinese paintings from the Yuan and Ming dynasties.

With nature as his teacher, he also began making thorough sketches of all natural phenomena; painting flora, fish, birds, and especially fowl, which he used to keep as pets in order to observe them closely, showing their true nature in a signature-style characteristic of Jakuchu.

At Pagong, in celebration of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Jakuchu Ito, we wish to breathe new freshness into this masterpiece with the use of a kimono dyeing technique called Kyo-Yuzen.

~A collaboration with the Hosomi Museum, Kyoto.

・Currency : US Dollar (USD)
・100% Silk  (Custom-woven Jacquard )
・Made in Japan
・Classic-fit Aloha shirt
・Coconut buttons
・Dry-clean