The first day of the year 2023 has passed.
This is Sakemaru.
It's hot again this year...
In addition, linear precipitation bands caused severe damage in Kyushu and Hokuriku.
Watching the news footage breaks my heart.
This is probably due to the abnormal weather we've been having lately.
Meanwhile, I also spotted some of the unusual weather. 
Brown cicada.
I found and photographed this when I went to Aichi Prefecture last week...
Come to think of it, I haven't heard any cicadas in my local area yet this year.
I mean,
It seems like the summer cicadas have been quiet for a while now.
There is currently serious damage caused by wild boars in my local area.
The cicada larvae underground
Apparently he eats them all.
(This does not only apply to cicadas, but also stag beetles and rhinoceros beetles)
Changes in ecosystems due to abnormal weather,
I feel uneasy as it slowly begins to get under my feet.
Meanwhile,
The printed shirts that finally came out after the post-COVID production chaos,
Finally, an introduction.
This was the most recommended item this year.
Hawaiian shirt "Spider Web". 
Normally,
The delivery date for the short-sleeved printed shirt is set for mid-April...
This year, due to the influence of Corona,
I'm sorry for the huge delay.
In late June,
Two months late, unprecedented (tears)
Despite that fact,
They are selling like hotcakes and I am so grateful every day.
Available in two colors: green and black. 
It has been reported that some colors and sizes are already sold out.
I am stroking my chest with relief.
In fact, we will be stocking long sleeves soon.
The colors and patterns are not suitable for midsummer.
Many customers prefer long sleeves for this item.
There is a high possibility of early shortage of sizes,
Please make your reservation early.
The original source of this pattern is a kimono pattern from the Taisho to early Showa period.
Actually,
Alongside the skull-patterned kimono...
We also collect "lowbrow kimono patterns."
There are spider web patterns, monster patterns, gambling patterns, etc.
There are a lot of really cool and beautiful designs.
So today,
We present the spider web pattern from our limited collection.
First up, this pattern. 
The spider web pattern looks a bit like tie-dye.
If you look closely, you'll see that...
In fact, this is expressed using pointillism.
As a textile designer, I always draw the original artwork on the computer...
This pattern was hard work (lol)
It took me more than a month to finish the drawing.
How many times did I feel like I was about to give up along the way?
Even so, if we can continue to sell out sizes like this time,
It was definitely worth drawing.
And next is this pattern. 
Does anyone remember this pattern too?
It all started over 15 years ago with Hawaiian shirts.
After that, I seem to remember making a yukata as well.
This patterned yukata,
I wanted it, but it sold out in a flash.
There was no portion for me (tears)
And one more thing. 
This was also a few years ago
I remember making it using a yukata obi.
Maybe,
It might still be in stores somewhere.
A spider web on a stone wall.
An interesting and meaningful design.
This kind of spider web pattern,
In fact, it became very popular around the end of the Edo period.
In the Western sense, a spider web is
It has a strange and eerie image...
In the Eastern approach,
The beneficial spider was a welcome animal.
The spider web pattern was considered an auspicious symbol .
This pattern was especially popular among those who work in customer service.
The spider's web is named after the spider's function to catch food.
It also means to capture customers.
The landlady of a bar or a prostitute of Yoshiwara,
All in all, the pattern was used on undergarments and other items.
Spider webs are a staple in American monster comedy movies.
Why not try incorporating a bit of Japanese style this year? 
This year,
I also tried making a traditional craft with a spider web pattern.
Boso fan "Spider Web" .
This is an item that would never be made by anyone other than Dry Bones.
And surely,
I think it will be traded for a huge amount of money in 100 years (seriously).
Now.
This weekend on July 15th!!! 
The annual Doo-Wop-Dee Party!
The location is the usual Kichijoji Star Pines Cafe!
Doors open at 5pm, event starts at 6pm!
Here are the printed T-shirts for the 2023 Doo-Wop-Di Party that we made for this occasion! 
It will be sold exclusively at the venue on this day!
(If there are any left over, they will be available at the company's stores at a later date.)
Well, everyone, see you at the venue!
