Sun Surf Special Edition “Takara-Bune”

Product Name: "TAKARA-BUNE"
Vintage: MUSASHIYA LTD.
Era: Late 1950s
Material: Rayon Wall Chirimen
Print: Overprint
Design Pattern: Oriental Design

This piece is from MUSASHIYA LTD., which was operated by Fujii Junichi Shoten, a former owner of Musashiya. The company placed an advertisement using the term "Aloha Shirt" in the Honolulu Advertiser in 1935, marking the first recorded use of the term "Aloha Shirt." This product features a design that highlights the brand's expertise in Japanese-style patterns. The practice of placing a drawing of a treasure ship filled with coral, gold, silver, and gems under one's pillow on New Year's Eve for good dreams dates back to the Muromachi period and is considered a symbol of good fortune. The strong feelings of Japanese immigrants in Hawaii for their homeland are reflected in these designs, which often incorporate auspicious elements that echoed their cultural traditions.

SUN SURF SPECIAL EDITION

This Aloha shirt symbolizes the paradise that is Hawaii. The origins of the Aloha shirt are deeply intertwined with Japanese immigrants, and there are not only tropical patterns but also vintage designs featuring Japanese motifs. By the mid-20th century, as Hawaii established itself as a tourist destination, the demand for Aloha shirts as souvenirs increased significantly. This led to a diversity of designs and patterns, giving birth to many creations. The special pieces that are occasionally encountered in the pursuit of collecting vintage Aloha shirts pay homage to textile designers who created those masterpieces that are slowly fading with the passage of time. SUN SURF's special edition captures the charm of these creations perfectly, from the luxurious multi-colored prints to the impactful designs and the various details that differ by manufacturer and era.

This product is delivered in a special edition box.

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