The “Kakishibu” fabric represents a milestone in the brand’s exploration of natural dyeing and innovative denim craftsmanship. Made from a 14.5oz Japanese selvedge denim, this fabric is woven using short-staple cotton from Australia and Texas, giving it a highly slubby, textured character that denim enthusiasts will instantly recognize.

What makes this fabric truly exceptional is its kakishibu-dyed weft, created from fermented persimmon extract. Unlike most wefts, this one visibly influences the indigo-dyed warp, resulting in a deep, warm blue tone with striking dimension. As with all kakishibu, the fabric evolves with sunlight exposure, developing a unique patina over time. This is a limited-edition fabric that Tanuki will not reproduce, making each pair all the more special.

The jeans feature a tapered fit with a longer rise, roomy thighs, and tapered legs, making them comfortable and fashionable. Signature Tanuki details complete the piece: an electric blue selvedge ID, custom copper hardware, a vegetable-tanned deerskin leather patch, and reinforced herringbone pocket linings for long-term durability. A subtle blue thread in the inner seam adds a refined pop of contrast, rounding out a jean made to age gracefully and stand apart.

Fit Notes: These jeans follow standard sizing, so we recommend choosing your usual size. As always, we suggest checking the size chart to ensure the best fit. While the denim is unsanforized, it has been one-washed, meaning you won’t experience any further shrinkage. The waist will stretch with wear—typical of Tanuki’s low-tension weave—so you can expect around 1 inch of stretch over time.

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• 14.5oz unsanforized Japanese selvedge denim — one-washed to eliminate shrinkage
• 100% cotton (Australia and Texas)
• High rise
• Relax tapered
• Warp: pure indigo dyed / Weft: persimmon dyed
• Heavy-duty bar tacks
• Slubby, uneven and hairy texture
• Low-tension weave applied on the shuttle loom
• Selvedge line colour: electric blue
• Custom copper buttons
• Copper rivets
• Hidden rivet pockets
• Peek-a-boo selvedge coin pocket
• Custom vegetable tanned deerskin leather patch
• Japanese extra-durable herringbone cotton-lined fabric in front pockets
• Reinforced back pockets with Japanese extra-durable herringbone cotton-lined fabric
• Electric blue inner seam thread
• Raised belt loops
• Made in Okayama, Japan by Japanese denim craftsmen

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