Kimono Man 'Tatewaku'

The kimono that sends rising steam up through deep blue

There's an ancient Japanese motif called tatewaku — 'rising steam' — wavy vertical lines that suggest heat shimmering or vapour climbing, once reserved for nobility. This men's kimono takes its name from it: undulating vertical waves and round floral medallions in pale tones, rising up a deep blue robe. A subtle pattern with a quietly noble history.

The motif rewards a closer look. The wavy lines ripple gently up the length of the robe, broken here and there by round floral medallions, all printed in muted pale blue against the deep ground so the effect is calm and atmospheric — like watching heat haze rise. It's understated and refined, pattern that suggests rather than declares.

It's a full-length kimono, worn crossed left over right and tied at the waist with the included obi — here a soft grey that sits gently against the blue. The floor-length cut and wide sleeves carry the rising-steam lines in a long, flowing vertical, lending the robe a tall, dignified grace.

Wear it as a summer yukata over a light layer, or as an elegant robe at home. The deep blue and subtle tatewaku motif make it versatile and quietly distinguished, a pattern with genuine historical pedigree — a piece for someone who likes their elegance understated and their motifs meaningful.

This is for the person who wants a subtle, noble motif — rising-steam waves on deep blue — with the obi included. Wear it crossed and tied with the obi, over a light layer. True to size, in M, L or XL by height.

• Type: Full-length men's kimono / yukata
• Material: Light woven fabric with a soft drape
• Pattern: All-over print — tatewaku rising-steam waves and floral medallions on deep blue
• Obi belt: Matching obi belt included
• Sleeves: Wide kimono sleeves
• Sizing: True to size — available M, L and XL (by height); see the size guide
• Colour: Deep blue with pale blue
• Wear it with: Over a light layer, as a summer yukata or elegant robe