APPRENTI MAÇON CREUSOIS PANTS (DR0225)

*Anniversary Appreciation Special Discount Edition
*Limited editon of 8pcs per size
*Japanese market version open to all markets

Background

-In 19th‑century Creuse, France, masonry stood as a defining local craft. As the backbone of artisanal lineage, apprentices wore work garments tailored for both practical labor and regional identity—sturdy understated fabrics and relaxed precise cuts served as their uniform amid stone workshops and rural construction.
 For ease of wear, the original button placket has been refined to a zipper closure.
To accentuate the clean silhouette, side seam pockets have been omitted

Fabric Details

-Shell: 100% cotton twill made in Albertville, France

Design Details

-Par excellence made in Japan

-Handcrafted-garment-dyed with Japanese traditional "soumoku nishoku dyeing"

-Elastic gathered waistband with loops

-Double side slanted insert pockets

-Knee reinforcement panel

-Double knee easy pleats

-Back mansons-patch pockets

-French-made Yeux-Zip-Yvette® "Puissance Naturelle" deco snap

-YKK® zipper

-Vintage stone washed

About 「SOUMOKU NISHOKU DYEING」

A special traditional hand-finished dyeing technique in Japanese craftsmanship, which involves using two different plant-based dyes to color fabrics or garment, resulting in a dual-tone effect. As a unique variation of plant dyeing, it skillfully utilizes natural plant pigments and dyeing methods to create distinctive two-color patterns, characterized by its natural, eco-friendly, and artistic qualities.

PLANT-DYEING MATERIAL

「KAKISHIBU-DYE」

Before the beginning of autumn each year, unripe green persimmons are harvested, washed, crushed, juiced, and filtered. The persimmon juice is then fermented and aged for several months or even over a year to produce a deep brown persimmon tannin dye. Traditionally, the dye is buried underground or stored in a cool, shaded place to enhance its colorfastness and stability