Carp mouth shirt "Dragonfly"

DS-2727 Koiguchi shirt "Dragonfly"

100% Cotton

The medium size is sold out.

Koiguchi shirts have long been worn in Japan as work clothes for craftsmen and as costumes for festivals.

It is called koiguchi because the opening of the sleeve narrows like a carp's mouth.

Originally, it was an item worn as a set with a belly wrap and hakama, but in postwar Japan it came to be worn as a casual Japanese-style shirt.

In addition to festival attire, koiguchi shirts have also been worn as uniforms at izakayas. In recent years, they have come to be coordinated with denim as well, as they go well with indigo-dyed belly wraps and other items.

The back of the garment is directly connected to the shoulders to form the front. It is sewn taking advantage of the straight lines that are unique to Japanese clothing, and since there are no seams at the shoulders, it was apparently ideal as a costume for carrying a mikoshi (portable shrine).

This Koiguchi shirt is made of cotton broadcloth.

This piece depicts a dragonfly, a motif favored by samurai. Dragonflies are known as "victory insects" because they only fly straight ahead, and were used during battles.

It can be worn with traditional Japanese items such as geta and setta sandals to create a "Japanese summer" look, or worn as an inner layer under a leather jacket, as was the case with postwar gamblers.