Blue (Ao) Japanese pattern hand-painted Yuzen clothes

Ao is a brand of “Some no Aratani”, a fashion accessory that incorporates hand-painted Yuzen patterns into modern T-shirts and other items with a casually Japanese personality and elegance.

There are various types, from detailed floral patterns to bold brush strokes, from those with plenty of Japanese elements to those with a modern and pop atmosphere. You can enjoy the gentle yet powerful colors and brushstrokes that express the changing seasons of Japan.

“I want many people to become familiar with dyeing, which is a Japanese tradition, and I want to convey the warmth of hand-painting, and I want to see the happy faces of our customers.”

It would be a waste to just call it a Japanese pattern. I feel that Ao's works have the power to powerfully convey such originality and delicacy to the viewer.