Ai Indigo Khadi Ox Ocean Short Sleeve Shirt

With a relaxed, roomy fit and a slightly cropped length, the Ocean Shirt offers a silhouette that feels free yet polished. Its name—symbolizing “infinite expansiveness”—captures the spirit of this versatile piece. Even when worn oversized, it maintains a clean, effortless balance. A small pocket adds a quiet accent to the minimalist design.

The fabric is Indian khadi, hand-spun and hand-woven with care in village homes across India. We embrace its natural irregularities—slubs, flecks of cotton—as part of its beauty. The warm, textured feel of this humble cloth has a presence that modern machinery simply cannot replicate. It’s a fabric we love for its honesty and depth, and it reflects the heart of Japanese craftsmanship.

To share khadi’s charm more widely, we developed a first-of-its-kind khadi oxford. It keeps the airy lightness of traditional khadi while offering a reassuring opacity for ease of wear. Dyed in a soft shade of indigo, it brings a gentle richness to the fabric—an expression of 45R’s enduring pursuit of comfort, character, and craft.