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OG worker style!

This denim work cap is inspired by vintage workwear style from the early-to-mid 20th century. Samurai has remade these using their renowned specially-developed denim for a classic everyday cap you'll love to wear! 

This cap is constructed with Samurai's specially developed 17oz "Bushido" denim. This denim has been slowly woven to produce a beautiful irregular texture. With time, the grand indigo-dyed yarns will age to a high-contrast look with many shades of beautiful indigo!

Construction-wise, this cap features a 6-panel dome construction with cotton twill lining on the seams and headband for enhanced durability! The short brim is reinforced with chain-stitching construction to retain the shape for many years of wear. Finally, the back features Samurais engraved button adjusters to enable you to get the perfect fit!

If you are looking for a classic workwear cap that will age like your favourite Japanese denim, Samurai is a great choice!

Perfect blue!

Samurai's latest batch of "Broken Lattice" natural indigo garments combine the beauty and skill of traditional Japanese indigo dyeing techniques with amazing fabric design and construction. 

These shorts are constructed with Japanese medium-weight jacquard woven fabric, specially developed by Samurai. The multi-hued indigo colourway is created using a traditional natural indigo-dyeing technique called kasezome. Performed by Samurai's highly skilled craftsmen, this process involves dipping coils of undyed yarns into vats of natural indigo and letting them dry and oxidise to enhance the colour. This process is repeated multiple times to achieve the desired depth of colour. These yarns are slowly woven together using vintage jacquard machines to produce this amazing 'broken lattice' pattern, which has an amazing three-dimensional texture! With wear and washing, it will slowly age to a beautiful high-contrast look, with more hues of indigo appearing!

Construction-wise, these shorts feature a combination of single-needle and chain stitching to ensure maximum durability! These shorts feature a zip fly for practicality, with a large polished nut button to complement the natural indigo colourway nicely! Heavyweight cotton twill has been used for the pocket bags to ensure durability! The drawstring waist ensures you can always get the perfect fit!

If you are looking for a pair of shorts with a relaxed, casual vibe featuring traditional Japanese natural indigo, Samurai is an ideal choice!

Perfect blue!

Samurai's latest batch of "Broken Lattice" natural indigo garments combine the beauty and skill of traditional Japanese indigo dyeing techniques with amazing fabric design and construction. 

This shirt is constructed with Japanese medium-weight jacquard woven fabric, specially developed by Samurai. The multi-hued indigo colourway is created using a traditional natural indigo-dyeing technique called kasezome. Performed by Samurai's highly skilled craftsmen, this process involves dipping coils of undyed yarns into vats of natural indigo and letting them dry and oxidise to enhance the colour. This process is repeated multiple times to achieve the desired depth of colour. These yarns are slowly woven together using vintage jacquard machines to produce this amazing 'broken lattice' pattern, which has an amazing three-dimensional texture! With wear and washing, it will slowly age to a beautiful high-contrast look, with more hues of indigo appearing!

Construction-wise, this shirt features a combination of single-needle and chain stitching to ensure maximum durability! Natural mother-of-pearl buttons complement the natural indigo colourway nicely, while the twin open chest pockets provide storage for your daily items. The open-collar design makes this the ideal shirt for a relaxed, casual vibe!

The ultimate heavyweight neppy texture henley!

As part of Samurai's Cotton Farm collection, these 12oz ultra heavyweight henley tee shirts are the ultimate in luxury and natural dyeing techniques. Samurai Cotton Farm uses 100% Japanese organic cotton grown by Samurai Jeans in Sasayama City. This 12oz cotton fabric is slowly woven using re-constructed vintage denim machines to produce a highly textured material that is both slubby and neppy. This series showcases traditional Japanese dyeing techniques using natural dyes. 

The "Dark Kuri" dye is made from the skins of "Tamba" chestnuts, a byproduct of the local industry to create a unique eco-friendly, organic dye that will age to an even more soulful look with wash and wear!

This henley tee features flat-seam construction made with a vintage 1960s Union Special 36200 machine - one of the oldest and rarest in the world! The ribbed collar has been triple-stitched to ensure maximum durability and will retain its shape for many years of wear! Samurai has used natural mother-of-pearl buttons for a pop of tonal contrast!

If you are looking to try some LUXURY-standard ultra-heavyweight henley tees you can't ignore Samurai!

The ultimate heavyweight neppy texture polo!

As part of Samurai's Cotton Farm collection, these 16oz ultra heavyweight polo shirts are the ultimate in luxury and natural dyeing techniques. Samurai Cotton Farm uses 100% Japanese organic cotton grown by Samurai Jeans in Sasayama City. This 16oz cotton fabric is slowly woven using re-constructed vintage denim machines to produce a highly textured material that is both slubby and neppy. This series showcases traditional Japanese dyeing techniques using natural dyes. 

The "Dark Kuri" dye is made from the skins of "Tamba" chestnuts, a byproduct of the local industry to create a unique eco-friendly, organic dye that will age to an even more soulful look with wash and wear!

This polo features flat-seam construction made with a vintage 1960s Union Special 36200 machine - one of the oldest and rarest in the world! The collar features an extra cotton twill lining to ensure maximum durability and will retain its shape for many years of wear! Samurai has used natural mother-of-pearl buttons for a pop of tonal contrast!

If you are looking to try some LUXURY-standard ultra-heavyweight polo shirts, you can't ignore Samurai!

Timeless natural-indigo workshirt inspired by traditional Japanese fabrics!

This shirt is constructed with heavyweight sashiko knitting fabric specially developed by Samurai. The pattern comprises three different levels of natural indigo thread-dyed yarns which have been slowly woven together using vintage machines. This results in an amazing 3-dimensional texture that evokes the feel of traditional Japanese sashiko. With wear and wash, this shirt will age to a high-contrast soulful look!

Constructed with lightweight cotton twill lining on the cuffs, collar, pocket flaps and placket, this shirt is built to a jacket-like standard. Gusseted side seams and chain-stitch run-off complete the workwear look, while the cream urea buttons add a pop of colour to contrast the indigo colourway!

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Traditions Never Die!

These socks are made of high-grade linen, which was traditionally used for traditional washi paper to keep your feet dry even in summertime! Using vintage tubular knitting machines customised to Samurai's requirements at a slow pace. The colours are yarn-dyed, and with wear and wash, it will age nicely to a more vintage look.

If you are after some quality Made-In-Japan socks, GO FOR SAMURAI!

For the real Japanese denim addicts!

This denim shoulder bag design from Samurai is sure to put a smile on your face while being a functional daily bag for everyday use!

This bag is constructed with 100% cotton 15oz selvedge denim, specially developed by Samurai. Slowly woven on vintage denim machines, this fabric has an amazing, slightly irregular, slightly neppy texture! Thanks to the grand indigo thread-dyeing process, this denim will age to a beautiful high-contrast indigo look!

Construction-wise, this bag features one zipped large central compartment and one zipped medium outer pocket to safely secure your valuables! The comfortable denim shoulder strap can be adjusted to the perfect length! Speaking of details, this bag features the classic 5-pocket jeans design, with two 'waist', and two 'rear' pockets as well a coin pocket for practical use! The two main compartments have been lined with Samurai's signature heavyweight jacquard cotton pocket bag fabric for extra durability!

If you are looking for a daily denim shoulder bag with an amazing design, Samurai is a great choice!

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The beauty of natural indigo!

This denim two-bag is inspired by the classic Boston bag design. Traditionally made with denim, Samurai have constructed this one with their specially developed 18oz Indigo plus denim for some unreal natural indigo aging!

This bag is constructed with Samurai's specially developed 18oz slubby textured denim for a future stronger fade. The warp has been initially grand indigo yarn-dyed then natural indigo over-dyed more than 10 times! This results in denim that will age like grand indigo-dyed denim but with more vibrant shades of indigo appearing like natural indigo-dyed denim at the same time!

Construction-wise, this bag features one large zipped central compartment, as well as smaller open pockets on the inside providing plenty of storage space for your daily items! The opening features a buttoned flap for some extra security. Heavyweight jacquard fabric is used to line the interior and shoulder straps for some next-level comfort and durability! This can bag be worn two ways, either by hand or with the detachable shoulder strap. Speaking of details, this bag is finished with Samurai's embossed "indigo plus" ultra-thick cowhide leather patch for a tasteful look!

If you are looking for a highly practical everyday bag with premium Japanese natural indigo denim, Samurai has the answer!

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Vintage HBT charm!

This shirt is constructed with their specially developed 6oz selvage herringbone twill, slowly woven on vintage re-constructed denim machines to produce a soft yet subtly irregular texture! Thanks to the sulphur yarn-dyeing process, you can expect soulful ageing with wear and washing!

Speaking of details, this shirt takes inspiration from early 20th-century workshirt styles, with an asymmetrical pocket design, pen hole, gusseted side seams and contrasting white triple needle chain-stitching for some serious durability! The engraved and polished nut buttons complete the vintage look with some tasteful contrast!
 
If you are looking for an HBT workshirt with workshirt, with some beautiful fading potential, Samurai has got you covered!

This season we got Beige and Olive for you!

Samurai have established themselves as one of the greatest producers of heavyweight garments in the Japanese clothing industry. Like their famous denim, Samurai's heavyweight flannel shirts are just as durable and designed to age beautifully!

This heavyweight flannel is slowly woven from the vintage knitting machine at a super slow pace, giving the fabric a subtle irregular texture. The colours are yarn-dyed, especially the dark blue part, which is grand indigo thread-dyed. With wear and wash, you can expect to see some soulful ageing, with high-contrast indigo hues!

Constructed with lightweight cotton twill lining on the cuffs, collar and placket, this is built to a jacket-like standard. The sleeves feature double fabric panel sections for elbow protection. Gusseted side seams and chain-stitch run-off complete the workwear look, while indigo-dyed nut buttons add some subtle tonal contrast and will age gracefully with time!

If you're a fan of Samurai's quality and dedication to creating garments then you will be truly impressed by this one!

Comes in three colors:

Traditional leather artwork meets modern functionality!

This Samurai cowhide key holder is made with the finest full-grain cowhide leather,hand-sewn by the most skilful leather artisan in Japan!

You can store the Apple air tag or coin in this key holder which is very practical for your daily use!

If you are looking for a LIFETIME key holder with amazing leather artwork, this is the choice!