Weird Guy - MIJ15 - Hand Dyed Natural Indigo Kakishibu Intangible Cultural Treasure Selvedge Denim
This limited-edition release is part of our Made in Japan series, where we take the most traditional techniques, use the best materials we can get our hands on, and build everything with old-school construction. The MIJ15 is a 15oz selvedge denim, and the yarns are dyed using two ancient natural dyes—indigo and kakishibu.
Weird Guy is a classic tapered fit. Mid rise and fitted through the hips and thighs, it narrows gradually from knee to hem.
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Fabric & details
This limited-edition release is part of our Made in Japan series, where we take the most traditional techniques, use the best materials we can get our hands on, and build everything with old-school construction. The MIJ15 is a 15oz selvedge denim, and the yarns are dyed using two ancient natural dyes—indigo and kakishibu.
The warp is dyed in Tokushima, on Shikoku Island, using a process that’s been around for hundreds of years. It’s such an important part of Japanese culture that it’s officially recognized as an Intangible Cultural Treasure. The yarns are bundled into hanks, dipped into natural indigo dye vats that are literally buried in the ground, then pulled out and oxidized in the open air. But because the yarn is bundled, some parts are exposed more than others. So what you get is uneven oxidation across the yarn—some parts darker, some lighter—and that creates a really rich, varied range of indigo shades across the fabric. This only happens with natural dye, and only when it’s done by hand. The weft is dyed with kakishibu, which is made from fermented persimmon. This dye’s been used in Japan for over a thousand years, and it gives the yarn a kind of burnt orange or brown tone that comes through the surface of the denim. The mix of that color underneath the indigo, plus the texture from the slubby yarns, gives this fabric so much dimension. It almost looks like it’s glowing in certain lighting.
The patch is real Shell Cordovan—dense horsehide that ages beautifully. And all the MIJ details are here: 100% iron buttons, copper rivets, raised belt loops, hidden back pocket rivets, selvedge fly, and the peekaboo selvedge on the coin pocket.
The Weird Guy is a regular tapered fit; medium rise, standard thigh and slight taper from the knee to hem.
- 15oz Japanese Selvedge Denim
- 100% Cotton
- Button Fly
- Rinse-washed, Tempi-treated
- SKU: 101133903
- Made in Japan
Shipping & returns
Shipping
We offer worldwide shipping primarily through FedEx. Orders to PO Box addresses are shipped via Canada Post. Domestic Canadian shipments may also be shipped via Canpar or Canada Post. Note: we cannot ship to Russia at this time.
- Canada: $10
- United States: $10 ($25 for APO, FPO, or DPO addresses)
- Rest of the world: $25
Returns
- We do not offer refunds; items may be returned for store credit (in the form of a gift card) within 30 days of order fulfillment. Items must be in new condition with original tags—unworn, unaltered, unwashed, and damage-free. Sale items are final sale and not eligible for store credit.
If the purchase was made in Canadian Dollars, store credit is issued in USD at the exchange rate at the time the credit is issued. At checkout, this credit is converted back to CAD.
Merchandise returned without prior approval will not be accepted. See our full Return Policy here.
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Hemming & customization
Free Chain Stitch Hemming
Free with denim purchased in-store or online from Naked & Famous Denim. Hemming is done using our vintage Union Special 43200G chain stitch hemming machine.
Customize Your Leather Patch
Personalize your jeans with a custom leather patch. Add your preferred patch to your order and include any sewing preferences in your order notes.
Browse leather patch options here: Custom Leather Patch Options.
Final Sale
Garments that have been hemmed or customized with a leather patch are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged. Please confirm your sizing and desired inseam length before placing your order. Hemming and customization services add 7–14 business days to your order processing time.
* Due to limited summer staffing while our hemming specialist takes a well-deserved vacation, hemming may currently take up to 24 business days in total.
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Weird Guy - MIJ15 - Hand Dyed Natural Indigo Kakishibu Intangible Cultural Treasure Selvedge Denim
This limited-edition release is part of our Made in Japan series, where we take the most traditional techniques, use the best materials we can get our hands on, and build everything with old-school construction. The MIJ15 is a 15oz selvedge denim, and the yarns are dyed using two ancient natural dyes—indigo and kakishibu.
The warp is dyed in Tokushima, on Shikoku Island, using a process that’s been around for hundreds of years. It’s such an important part of Japanese culture that it’s officially recognized as an Intangible Cultural Treasure. The yarns are bundled into hanks, dipped into natural indigo dye vats that are literally buried in the ground, then pulled out and oxidized in the open air. But because the yarn is bundled, some parts are exposed more than others. So what you get is uneven oxidation across the yarn—some parts darker, some lighter—and that creates a really rich, varied range of indigo shades across the fabric. This only happens with natural dye, and only when it’s done by hand. The weft is dyed with kakishibu, which is made from fermented persimmon. This dye’s been used in Japan for over a thousand years, and it gives the yarn a kind of burnt orange or brown tone that comes through the surface of the denim. The mix of that color underneath the indigo, plus the texture from the slubby yarns, gives this fabric so much dimension. It almost looks like it’s glowing in certain lighting.
The patch is real Shell Cordovan—dense horsehide that ages beautifully. And all the MIJ details are here: 100% iron buttons, copper rivets, raised belt loops, hidden back pocket rivets, selvedge fly, and the peekaboo selvedge on the coin pocket.
The Weird Guy is a regular tapered fit; medium rise, standard thigh and slight taper from the knee to hem.
- 15oz Japanese Selvedge Denim
- 100% Cotton
- Button Fly
- Rinse-washed, Tempi-treated
- Made in Japan
- SKU: 101133903
Details
- 15oz Japanese Selvedge Denim
- 100% Cotton
- Button Fly
- Rinse-washed, Tempi-treated
- SKU: 101133903
- Made in Japan
The warp is dyed in Tokushima, on Shikoku Island, using a process that’s been around for hundreds of years. It’s such an important part of Japanese culture that it’s officially recognized as an Intangible Cultural Treasure. The yarns are bundled into hanks, dipped into natural indigo dye vats that are literally buried in the ground, then pulled out and oxidized in the open air. But because the yarn is bundled, some parts are exposed more than others. So what you get is uneven oxidation across the yarn—some parts darker, some lighter—and that creates a really rich, varied range of indigo shades across the fabric. This only happens with natural dye, and only when it’s done by hand. The weft is dyed with kakishibu, which is made from fermented persimmon. This dye’s been used in Japan for over a thousand years, and it gives the yarn a kind of burnt orange or brown tone that comes through the surface of the denim. The mix of that color underneath the indigo, plus the texture from the slubby yarns, gives this fabric so much dimension. It almost looks like it’s glowing in certain lighting.
The patch is real Shell Cordovan—dense horsehide that ages beautifully. And all the MIJ details are here: 100% iron buttons, copper rivets, raised belt loops, hidden back pocket rivets, selvedge fly, and the peekaboo selvedge on the coin pocket.
The warp is dyed in Tokushima, on Shikoku Island, using a process that’s been around for hundreds of years. It’s such an important part of Japanese culture that it’s officially recognized as an Intangible Cultural Treasure. The yarns are bundled into hanks, dipped into natural indigo dye vats that are literally buried in the ground, then pulled out and oxidized in the open air. But because the yarn is bundled, some parts are exposed more than others. So what you get is uneven oxidation across the yarn—some parts darker, some lighter—and that creates a really rich, varied range of indigo shades across the fabric. This only happens with natural dye, and only when it’s done by hand. The weft is dyed with kakishibu, which is made from fermented persimmon. This dye’s been used in Japan for over a thousand years, and it gives the yarn a kind of burnt orange or brown tone that comes through the surface of the denim. The mix of that color underneath the indigo, plus the texture from the slubby yarns, gives this fabric so much dimension. It almost looks like it’s glowing in certain lighting.
The patch is real Shell Cordovan—dense horsehide that ages beautifully. And all the MIJ details are here: 100% iron buttons, copper rivets, raised belt loops, hidden back pocket rivets, selvedge fly, and the peekaboo selvedge on the coin pocket.
