Natural Choju-Giga Original Aloha Cotton Print S/S Shirt
Studio D'Artisan's Choju-Giga original Aloha cotton print shirt retells the legend of the Scrolls of Frolicking Animals (Choju-Giga). Using “printed kasuri” techniques, a method that draws on Japan’s deep textile traditions, it produces a cloth that is at once playful and refined, embedding the narrative richness of Choju-Giga into a wearable canvas.
The original artwork retells the scrolls with a Studio D’Artisan twist. Look closely, and alongside the familiar rabbits and frogs, you’ll spot the brand’s iconic pig character woven into the scenes, adding a wink of humor and originality.
Taking inspiration from history, the Studio D’Artisan “Choju-Giga” Aloha Shirt is a piece that bridges centuries of Japanese visual culture with the rebellious spirit of post-war street style. Its inspiration comes from the legendary “Choju-Giga” (Scrolls of Frolicking Animals), a set of picture scrolls created around 800 years ago that are often referred to as "Japan’s first manga". These scrolls, which depict rabbits, frogs, and other animals in lively, often comical scenes, are remarkable not only for their wit but also for their ability to tell stories without a single written word. In many ways, they mark the beginning of visual storytelling in Japan, a lineage that stretches all the way to today’s manga and anime.
Product Details:
- 100% Cotton
- Camp collar
- Chest pocket
- Slim silhouette
- Made in Japan
