Kaval, Henry Neck Blouse – Off White

100% Hemp. Made in Japan.

Size M: Shoulder 19″ (48cm), Center back to cuff 33″ (84cm), Length 26¾” (68cm), Body width 25″ (63cm), Sleeve 22½” (56.5cm)

Kaval Henry Neck Blouse in Off White is made from 100% high-count hemp. The blouse features a henley neckline with four front buttons, a single patch pocket at the chest, and long sleeves with button cuffs. The relaxed silhouette has a back yoke with a center pleat and elbow patches finished with fine, closely spaced stitching. The hem and cuffs feature detailed construction typical of Kaval garments. The buttons are custom-made in Mashiko, Tochigi, using traditional Japanese pottery techniques. Each button is individually produced and fired, giving the buttons subtle variations in color, texture, and shape.

Mashiko-yaki (Mashiko pottery) is a traditional Japanese pottery produced in and around Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture. The area has a long history of pottery production and is known for its use of locally sourced clay and distinctive glazes. Each piece is shaped and fired individually, resulting in subtle variations in color, texture, and form.

Kaval is a Japanese clothing brand founded in 2013, known for its original fabrics and small-scale production in Tochigi, Japan. At Kaval’s own factory, the brand weaves and dyes its fabrics and produces garments using traditional artisanal techniques and antique sewing machines. The combination of in-house fabric production, careful sewing, and Japanese craftsmanship gives each garment its distinctive texture and character. Kaval focuses on a considered approach to clothing, with an emphasis on original materials, craftsmanship, and small-scale manufacturing in Japan.