Pagong Silk

Our Silk Products are all made with Traditional Craftsmanship, showcasing the essence of the Japanese textile heritage. Each piece of silk is made in Japan. We carefully hand pick our silk for the one and only soft, resilient feel and exquisite sheen. The silk is hand dyed with the traditional Kyo-Yuzen method to inherit tradition and innovation into each of our Silk Products at Pagong.


“Soft as silk”, is often heard but what if we told you there was a silk which stands out as being light-years above all others, one with alluring luster, drape, and texture…One that is not only soft, but moves like its an extension of the body when worn…One of the “choicest” of all silks…Silk Jacquard, first loomed in the 1800’s, in France.

Woven of matte and reflective threads of only one color, Jacquard silk has contrasting light and dark luster.distinguished The various woven patterns of the fabric has unique character unlike any other silk produced.

Therefore…the reason behind Pagong’s use of Silk Jacquard is quite simple, besides the qualities we’ve already mentioned, it also gives us the opportunity to show our trademark of “a turtle riding the waves”, within the weave of each of our silk Aloha shirts. Over this intricately woven surface, our artisans apply dye, and our patterns come alive!

Our dye process, “Kyoto Yuzen”…is our homage to a Kyoto tradition. From our family’s archive of designs, we select patterns which represent both the real and imagined, designs linked to Kyoto’s rich kimono culture.  

We are sincerely grateful to share our appreciation of Japan’s culture, and traditions with our customers around the world; inspiring us to carry on the legacy of Kyoto’s artisans, and the spirit of its people.