Japanese Pajamas 'Shirake'

The white jinbei with bamboo stitched in fine thread

Take the crispest summer colour and add a single quiet detail — that's the shirake jinbei. A clean white homewear set, cooling and fresh, with a sprig of bamboo embroidered at the chest in a soft grey thread that stands out gently against the pale ground. Minimal, refined and very summer.

White makes the embroidery sing. With nothing else competing, the stitched bamboo becomes the one clear focal point, its slim leaves and stem worked in thread so they sit with a little relief and texture against the smooth white. The crinkled cotton gauze underneath keeps the whole thing light, breathable and cool — exactly what you want when the heat peaks.

It's a two-piece set: a wrap jacket that ties at the side with cords, plus matching relaxed trousers. Nothing to fasten but the ties, nothing heavy to wear — just airy white cotton and one considered embroidered detail, built for the hottest, slowest days of the year.

This is cooling homewear with a refined touch. A jinbei is made for relaxing after a bath and sleeping through warm nights, and crisp white with a little embroidered bamboo makes that downtime feel fresh and considered. Comfort that still looks cared-for.

This is for the person who wants the cool crispness of white plus one refined embroidered detail — bamboo, stitched in thread — to relax and sleep in. These run small, so we recommend sizing up for a comfortable, roomy fit.

• Type: Jinbei set (Japanese summer homewear)
• Material: Crinkled cotton gauze — light, breathable and soft against the skin
• Colour: White
• Trim & detail: Embroidered bamboo sprig at the chest
• Sleeves: Three-quarter sleeves
• Set: Two-piece set — wrap jacket and matching trousers
• Fit: Relaxed unisex fit, side-tie closure. Runs small — we recommend sizing up
• Best for: Relaxing and sleeping at home in peak summer heat