African Print x Banshu Ori Necktie capsule

It is a necktie made of African print cloth (Kitenge cloth purchased from Kenya). It is a fashion item that combines "African design" and "Japanese tradition" by using Banshu weave, a traditional cloth from Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, for the lining. The pattern is African, but the color is subdued, so it is a necktie that can be used in a variety of situations. Outer fabric: African print cotton fabric Lining: Banshu-ori cotton cloth <African print> Cotton cloth used for clothing in African countries south of the Sahara Desert. It is also called African batik because it is printed using a batik technique, and is characterized by its colorful and eccentric designs. Selected and imported directly from Kenya. <Banshu weaving> It is a traditional fabric from Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, which has a history of nearly 300 years. It is a yarn-dyed woven fabric that is woven after dyeing the threads, and features a striped pattern. It is said that people in farming villages started manufacturing it as a side business during the Edo period, and it was not subject to the regulations of the Himeji clan, and the market expanded to Edo, and during the war it was also exported to Asia and Africa. ●Notes● ・If the shirt gets wet when worn, the color may transfer onto the shirt depending on how wet it is. ・When washing, please wash your hands. There is a possibility of color transfer, so please wash it separately.