Posts tagged botanical indigo jeans

Gifts for Denim Lovers and Lovers of Craftsmanship

For the man who reads the selvedge before the price tag. Josh Sirlin on Black Bear Brand gifts for denim lovers: shuttle loom selvedge from Okayama, botanical indigo, jackets distressed one at a time.

gifts, Denim, StyleJosh SirlinOctober 18, 2026gifts for denim lovers, gifts for denim enthusiasts, japanese selvedge jeans gift, okayama denim, craftsmanship gifts for men, botanical indigo jeans, jean jacket gift, corduroy jacket, black bear brand denim, josh sirlinComment

Twice a Year in Okayama

Denim is decided in the room, with the cloth in your hands. Josh Sirlin on his twice yearly denim meetings in Okayama: the rope dye house, the shuttle looms, and the sewing room.

adventure, Culture, Denim, Japan, Japan & Culture, travelJosh SirlinSeptember 28, 2026okayama denim, josh sirlin, japanese selvedge denim, rope dyeing, shinpaku, shuttle loom, botanical indigo jeans, denim mill, black bear brandComment