- SDA Original "100 Pigs" Jacquard Fabric - 100% Cotton - One Wash - Kurozome black-dyed yarns - Classic shorts silhouette - UNIVERSAL Gold Zipper fly - Tagua nut top fly button - Original "Kurozome" black woven label - Center belt loop offset The history of "Kyoto Montsuki Black" dyeing dates back to the Heian period, when black garments were predominantly worn by Buddhist priests and Samurai as formal attire. Traditionally, garments were first hand-dyed in either red or indigo, prior to being dyed to the deep black color using a natural pigment extracted from Betel nuts (Binroji). Kurozome involves the base dye being applied many times before being introduced to the black pigment. The process involves these colors being layered over one another in order to achieve the deepest hue of black in the garment. This tedious dyeing process requires the expert skill of Kyoto Montsuki's craftsmen who individually dye each garment by hand, while subtly adjusting the temperature of the dye bath over time. Size - Inches Waist Front Rise Back Rise Upper Thigh Leg Opening Inseam 28 28.0 10.4 13.2 10.4 9.1 9.8 29 28.7 10.4 13.4 10.6 9.3 10.0 30 29.5 10.4 13.8 10.6 9.4 10.2 31 30.3 10.6 14.0 10.8 9.6 10.4 32 31.1 10.6 14.4 11.2 9.8 11.0 33 32.3 10.6 14.4 11.4 10.2 11.2 34 33.1 10.8 14.8 11.6 10.2 11.4 36 35.0 11.0 15.0 12.2 10.6 11.8 38 36.6 11.0 15.2 12.4 11.0 11.8 MADE IN OKAYAMA, JAPANIMPORTANT SIZING INFORMATION | Please be aware that most products from this boutique are in Japanese sizes, which may differ from standard sizing in your region. To ensure the best fit and avoid returns, we highly recommend inquiring about specific measurements before making your purchase. For any questions about sizing, please feel free to reach out in the Q&A section—we're here to help you find the perfect fit! Kurozome Shorts