{"title":"Samue","description":"\u003cp\u003eZen monks sweep, garden and cook in a samue. Potters, carpenters and gardeners across Japan adopted it for the same reason, and many people now change into one at home the way others reach for a tracksuit. It moves. The top crosses left over right and ties at the side, and the trousers are loose with a drawstring waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThree samue sets, three cloths\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/japanese-samue\"\u003eCross-Tie Samue Set\u003c\/a\u003e is the classic one. It is 95% cotton with three-quarter sleeves and cropped drawstring trousers, in white, blue, black or grey, $59.90. Sizes run XS to XXL, with a chest of 111 cm on XS and 136 cm on XXL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/samue\"\u003eWrap-Front Samue Set\u003c\/a\u003e is cut for colder days. Its top fastens with a toggle and its balloon trousers are lined. It is 80% polyester and 20% cotton, one size, with a 130 cm chest and a drawstring waist from 58 to 120 cm. The top, the trousers or the full set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/seigaiha-gauze-samue-set\"\u003eSeigaiha Cotton Gauze Samue Set\u003c\/a\u003e is the lounge version. Soft double-layer gauze, printed with overlapping waves, $34.90.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamue are cut loose. The cotton set runs large, so take your usual size or one down if you are between sizes. The gauze set is sized by height, and the lined set is one size. Wash cold and hang to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSamue, jinbei and work trousers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/jinbei\"\u003ejinbei\u003c\/a\u003e is the summer cousin, a short tied top with shorts. For the trousers on their own, see \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/japanese-work-pants\"\u003eJapanese work pants\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the family is in \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/japanese-workwear\"\u003eJapanese workwear\u003c\/a\u003e. Other shops and their prices are compared in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/news\/where-to-buy-a-samue\"\u003esamue buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"samue","title":"Men's Wrap-Front Samue Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA samue is the work set of Japanese Zen monks. Temple chores, sweeping and gardening were done in it, so it was made to move. Today it is worn at home, in workshops and in the garden across Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOurs pairs a long-sleeve top that crosses over at the chest and fastens with a toggle, with lined balloon trousers gathered at the hem. Buy the top, the trousers, or the full set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne size for both pieces. The top measures 130 cm around the chest, 77 cm long, with a 58 cm shoulder and a 57 cm sleeve. The trousers have a drawstring waist from 58 to 120 cm, a 280 cm hip and an 88 cm length. Our model is 187 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFabric and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pieces are 80% polyester and 20% cotton. The trousers are lined. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, or hand wash cold. Hang to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the set as it was meant: at home, on a slow weekend, with sandals. The top also works alone over wide trousers. The balloon trousers pair with a plain tee for errands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonks needed clothing they could kneel, squat and carry water in for hours without anything binding at the waist or the shoulder, and that brief still shapes the cut: a wrap top with no buttons to catch and trousers with room to sit. It still works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"amj-pairs\"\u003ePairs well with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/modern-cotton-haori-jacket\"\u003emodern open-front cotton haori\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/japanese-haori\"\u003esummer haori jacket\u003c\/a\u003e. Also in the same family: the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/japanese-one-leg-skirt-pants\"\u003ejapanese one leg skirt wrap pants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurious how it compares with other sets? \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/news\/where-to-buy-a-samue\"\u003eWhere to buy a samue\u003c\/a\u003e covers prices and fabrics. \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/news\/traditional-japanese-clothing\"\u003eTraditional Japanese clothing\u003c\/a\u003e places it beside the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/jinbei\"\u003ejinbei\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/news\/what-is-a-hakama\"\u003ehakama\u003c\/a\u003e. More cuts sit in \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/japanese-pants\"\u003eJapanese pants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amaji","offers":[{"title":"One Size \/ Pants","offer_id":58613084586315,"sku":"6287525498870","price":49.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One Size \/ Top","offer_id":58613084619083,"sku":"6287525498871","price":39.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One Size \/ Set","offer_id":58613084651851,"sku":"6287525498872","price":89.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1082\/4826\/9131\/files\/model-front_05c135b4-6dd7-4653-acdd-c6d8b66a9b6c.jpg?v=1790587554"},{"product_id":"japanese-samue","title":"Men's Cross-Tie Samue Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/samue\"\u003eJapanese samue\u003c\/a\u003e is the work set of temple life: a crossover top that ties at the side and loose pants. This set is 95% cotton, with 3\/4 sleeves and cropped drawstring pants. It is made to move in and to lounge in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZen monks wear the samue for their daily chores, sweeping, gardening and cooking, so it is designed to let the body bend, kneel and reach without restriction, and that same freedom of movement is why craftsmen, potters and people who work from home have adopted it as everyday clothing. Simple. Free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and sizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoose. The chest measures 111 cm at XS, 121 cm at M and 136 cm at XXL. Pants lengths run 85 to 87 cm. The supplier says the set runs one size large. Our model is 187 cm and wears M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFabric and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95% cotton, 5% other fibres. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, or hand wash cold. Hang to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite, blue, black and grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a set at home, in the workshop or in the garden. The top alone over jeans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the set runs large, consider one size down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue and grey are the classic temple colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossover top ties at the side and stays put when you bend or kneel. The cropped pants keep the hem clear of the floor, so the set works for gardening, cooking or yoga as well as lounging. Wear the top alone over jeans for a lighter Japanese touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"amj-pairs\"\u003ePairs well with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/heavyweight-rolled-sleeve-graphic-t-shirt\"\u003eheavyweight rolled-sleeve graphic t-shirt\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/boxy-lyocell-shirt\"\u003eboxy lyocell shirt\u003c\/a\u003e. Also in the same family: the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/pleated-cotton-cargo-pants\"\u003epleated cotton cargo pants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore Japanese pieces sit in \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/japanese-pants\"\u003eJapanese pants\u003c\/a\u003e. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/news\/where-to-buy-a-samue\"\u003esamue guide\u003c\/a\u003e compares samue sets and prices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amaji","offers":[{"title":"XS \/ White","offer_id":58663001588043,"sku":"5750288393493","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS \/ Blue","offer_id":58663002669387,"sku":"5750288393526","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS \/ Black","offer_id":58663002308939,"sku":"5750288393515","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS \/ Grey","offer_id":58663001948491,"sku":"5750288393504","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ White","offer_id":58663001620811,"sku":"5750288393494","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Blue","offer_id":58663002702155,"sku":"5750288393527","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Black","offer_id":58663002341707,"sku":"5750288393516","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Grey","offer_id":58663001981259,"sku":"5750288393505","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ White","offer_id":58663001653579,"sku":"5750288393495","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Blue","offer_id":58663002734923,"sku":"5750288393528","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Black","offer_id":58663002374475,"sku":"5750288393517","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Grey","offer_id":58663002014027,"sku":"5750288393506","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ White","offer_id":58663001686347,"sku":"5750288393496","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Blue","offer_id":58663002767691,"sku":"5750288393529","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Black","offer_id":58663002407243,"sku":"5750288393518","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Grey","offer_id":58663002046795,"sku":"5750288393507","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ White","offer_id":58663001719115,"sku":"5750288393497","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Blue","offer_id":58663002800459,"sku":"5750288393530","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Black","offer_id":58663002440011,"sku":"5750288393519","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Grey","offer_id":58663002079563,"sku":"5750288393508","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL \/ White","offer_id":58663001751883,"sku":"5750288393498","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL \/ Blue","offer_id":58663002833227,"sku":"5750288393531","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL \/ Black","offer_id":58663002472779,"sku":"5750288393520","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL \/ Grey","offer_id":58663002112331,"sku":"5750288393509","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1082\/4826\/9131\/files\/model-front_655d3b87-97f7-4afe-bc86-2d4daa4598bf.jpg?v=1790872138"},{"product_id":"seigaiha-gauze-samue-set","title":"Men's Seigaiha Cotton Gauze Samue Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA samue-style lounge set in double-layer cotton gauze, printed all over with seigaiha, the overlapping waves of Japanese pattern books. The top crosses left over right and ties inside and out, with wide sleeves to the forearm. The trousers are loose, with an elastic drawstring waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCotton gauze, soft and light, made for warm days and for sleeping in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXS fits 170 to 175 cm and about 50 to 65 kg. S fits 175 to 185 cm and about 70 to 100 kg. Both are cut loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNavy seigaiha or grey seigaiha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMachine wash cold on a gentle cycle and hang to dry. Gauze softens with every wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA samue is the crossover top and loose trousers of Japanese temple and craft work, and at home it is what people change into. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/news\/where-to-buy-a-samue\"\u003esamue guide\u003c\/a\u003e compares the options, and the wave motif is explained in \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/news\/japanese-patterns\"\u003etraditional Japanese patterns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amaji","offers":[{"title":"XS \/ Navy Seigaiha","offer_id":58817076429131,"sku":"6279517010757","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Navy Seigaiha","offer_id":58817076461899,"sku":"6279517010755","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS \/ Grey Seigaiha","offer_id":58817076494667,"sku":"6279517010756","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Grey Seigaiha","offer_id":58817076527435,"sku":"6279517010754","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1082\/4826\/9131\/files\/10356703572_1286002146.jpg?v=1791894961"}],"url":"https:\/\/amajiclothing.com\/en-gb\/collections\/samue.oembed","provider":"Amaji","version":"1.0","type":"link"}