field shirt in sumi inkhandmade in portland This fabric is dyed using a unique ink based dye derived from traditional Japanese calligraphy ink (sumi), commonly used by students practicing the art of Japanese calligraphy. As a naturally derived dye, it offers a safe and gentle finish while carrying a deep cultural significance. The fabric is produced in eastern Hiroshima, a region long known for its heritage in Kasuri fabric. Today, only two mills remain that continue to