AOKI DENIM × KIMO NO T® – KIMONOT® Nishijin Textile “Raijin”

AOKI DENIM × KIMO NO T® – KIMONOT® Nishijin Textile “Raijin”

Japanese textile tradition, worn in seconds.

Okayama sashiko denim and Kyoto Nishijin textile come together in a special collaboration between two distinct Japanese weaving traditions.

The Raijin motif is not printed onto the surface. It is formed through woven texture, color, and thread.

Concept

This KIMONOT® combines black sashiko denim from Okayama with a Nishijin-woven depiction of Raijin, the Japanese deity traditionally associated with thunder.

The textured black denim creates subtle depth as it responds to light, while the woven Raijin panel introduces a restrained contrast through metallic threads and dimensional pattern.

Rather than applying a Japanese motif as decoration, the design brings together two textile traditions through the structure and material of the garment itself.

Material & Details

• Okayama Sashiko Denim
  Black cotton denim with a raised, sashiko-inspired weave. Its textured surface creates depth and quiet variation depending on the light and movement of the wearer.
• Nishijin-Woven Raijin
  The front features a textile panel woven in the Nishijin tradition of Kyoto. Raijin is expressed through interwoven threads rather than surface printing, giving the motif dimension and a tactile presence.
• KIMONO-Inspired Sleeves
  Straight, generous sleeves reference the structure of traditional Japanese clothing, creating space between the body and the fabric.
• T-Shirt Ease
  Designed to be worn with the ease of a T-shirt, while creating a more defined silhouette through its wide proportions.
• Synthetic Leather Label
  Finished with a subtle branded synthetic leather label.

Design

The front is treated as a focused textile composition, while the overall silhouette remains restrained and minimal.

The combination of a familiar T-shirt structure and KIMONO-inspired sleeves allows the garment to bring Japanese form into everyday styling without feeling like traditional costume.

Within the quiet black surface, the woven Raijin motif introduces energy, depth, and presence.

Size Guide

M — worn by female model, 158 cm / approximately 5'2"
Length: 72 cm / 28.3 in
Shoulder Width: 62 cm / 24.4 in
Body Width: 62 cm / 24.4 in
Sleeve Length: 31 cm / 12.2 in

XL — worn by male model, 175 cm / approximately 5'9"
Length: 78 cm / 30.7 in
Shoulder Width: 72 cm / 28.3 in
Body Width: 72 cm / 28.3 in
Sleeve Length: 37 cm / 14.6 in

Designed as a unisex piece.

Product Information

• Body: 100% Cotton
• Label: Synthetic Leather
• Origin: Made in China

Each piece is finished individually. Slight variations in shape, dimensions, and appearance may occur.

Care

• Hand wash separately from other garments.
• Use cold or lukewarm water and handle gently.
• Do not use bleach or fluorescent brighteners.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Reshape the garment and hang dry in the shade.
• Do not iron directly over the Nishijin-woven panel, synthetic leather label, or other attached details.
• Color transfer may occur when the fabric is wet or exposed to friction.

Bringing together the texture of Okayama sashiko denim and the precision of Kyoto Nishijin weaving, this piece presents Japanese textile culture through a form designed for contemporary daily wear.