Sudadera con capucha y cremallera Wagara de Sakura y golondrina Uruwashi, diseño índigo inspirado en el sumi-e, forro de capucha estampado

A composed piece of Japanese-inspired streetwear, this Uruwashi zip hoodie blends the quiet elegance of sumi-e ink painting with traditional wagara pattern. Cherry blossoms and swallows drift across a soft blue ground, like a painting scroll translated into modern wear.

The Piece

The design captures early spring in Japan: blossoms carried on the air while swallows cross a quiet sky. A restrained palette of deep indigo ink tones, soft pink sakura, black brush-style silhouettes and white highlights makes the hoodie read as a wearable landscape rather than a loud graphic.

The back carries the main statement: a large circular floral composition with a dark, crest-like ornamental motif, sakura branches spreading outward, two swallows in flight and a vertical calligraphy-style marking, balanced in the manner of Japanese decorative painting. The front stays understated, with sakura branches climbing one side, flying swallows, minimal ink-style bird silhouettes and small decorative marks.

Inside, the hood is lined in dark navy fabric printed with a repeating traditional floral and wave-inspired pattern, a hidden detail that lends the piece a premium textile character. It appears to be a contemporary piece, part of the modern movement that brings traditional Japanese motifs into everyday streetwear.

Details

• Maker: Uruwashi
• Era: Contemporary
• Material: Soft sweatshirt fabric (cotton blend per material notes; fiber label not confirmed); printed artwork
• Color: Indigo blue / sky blue with pink, black and white artwork; dark navy patterned hood lining
• Size: Tag size not shown; modern casual fit
• Construction: Full zip front; adjustable drawstring hood; ribbed cuffs and waistband; relaxed streetwear silhouette
• Design: Sakura branches, flying swallows and calligraphy-style marking, sumi-e style; traditional textile-inspired hood lining

Condition

• Good pre-owned condition.
• Natural signs of previous handling, fabric wrinkles and age-related characteristics may be present; the photographs form part of the description.

Seasonal Symbolism

• Sakura (桜): the beauty of fleeting moments, renewal, the changing seasons and appreciation of the present.
• Swallow (燕): the arrival of spring, good fortune, movement and freedom, and returning home.
• Indigo and blue tones: a deep link with Japanese textile tradition and aizome (藍染) dyeing, evoking calm, elegance and craftsmanship.

Authenticity & Care

Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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