Kiriko Original Tee, 6oz Cotton, Printed Kuma, Semamori Embroidery, Navy

Discover the Kuma shirt, a custom dyed tee made in the USA. This piece features unique Semamori embroidery, inspired by a Japanese tradition to protect children. The Asanoha symbol on the back signifies longevity, while the bear graphic honors the Pacific Northwest and Japan’s essence. Crafted from 100% cotton, this durable shirt offers both style and comfort. It's perfect for casual wear and meaningful storytelling through traditional craftsmanship. From the brand: Custom dyed and made in the USA. Introducing our new custom dyed Kuma shirts with Semamori ( 背守り) embroidery! This line of apparel passes on a unique Japanese tradition from the Edo period in which parents would embroider special symbols onto the backs of their child's kimono in order to protect them from evil spirits. This specific symbol on the back of our Kuma line is Asanoha which represents longevity. Kuma means bear in Japanese. These specific Japanese black bears are also known as moon bears or " tsukinowaguma" because of their special crescent-like symbol on their chest.  The bear on the front is also a mascot here at Kiriko, representing the Pacific Northwest and old Japan. Screenprinted with soft inks and made to last. Made in USA  100% Cotton Product #: KOT02 Code: WP35 Care: machine wash delicate, or in laundry net (to protect embroidery) Sizing: Mens XS-XXL (women should size down) APPROXIMATE FLAT MEASUREMENTS *Due to the dyeing process, we recommend going up a size EXTRA SMALL Chest: 19" Shoulder-to-shoulder: 16" Length: 25" Sleeve length: 7" Sleeve opening: 6" SMALL Chest: 20" Shoulder-to-shoulder: 17" Length: 26" Sleeve length: 7.5" Sleeve opening: 6.5" MEDIUM Chest: 21" Shoulder-to-shoulder: 18" Length: 30" Sleeve length: 8.5" Sleeve opening: 7" LARGE Chest: 22" Shoulder-to-shoulder: 19" Length: 28" Sleeve length: 9" Sleeve opening: 7" EXTRA LARGE Chest: 23.5" Shoulder-to-shoulder: 20" Length: 29" Sleeve length: 9" Sleeve opening: 7" XX-LARGE Chest: 25.5" Shoulder-to-shoulder: 21" Length: 30" Sleeve length: 9.5" Sleeve opening: 8"