01
Red Tiger & Fuji / Red Rib
RED RIB / SPEC SPECIAL
A red tiger and Fuji, with bold sleeve embroidery and red ribbing.
DOBUITA / COLLECTION
SPEC☆01 / YOKOSUKAA jacket.
A work of art.
Sukajan from
Dobuita, Yokosuka.
The spirit of Yokosuka.
Woven into every thread.
Special archive / Dragon, wave & FujiSPEC☆01 / SUKAJAN
Explore the archive
A closer look at every thread.
JAPAN
EMBROIDERY
THE SPEC SIGNATURE
The mark of
a SPEC special.
Dobuita. SPEC☆01.
The character of the shop, stitched into the chest. Discover our special sukajan, with care for Japanese fabric, embroidery and construction.
Why “Dobuita” in katakana?
The owner chose this lettering to evoke accounts of US military customers requesting names in Japanese katakana on souvenir jackets. It expresses a connection to Dobuita on the chest of SPEC special models.
The meaning behind SPEC.
The name SPEC takes its inspiration from military specifications. For the owner, it expresses a commitment to making and to “Dobuita quality.” The chest lettering marks a special design commissioned by SPEC☆01.
This is the owner’s account of the name and embroidery; it does not indicate military certification.
01 — SPEC SPECIAL
A back worth
a second look.
Motifs, colours, sleeves and ribbing.
Take a closer look at each piece.
02
Sword Dragon / Silver Satin
SILVER / SPEC SPECIAL
A dragon and sword on silver satin, with embroidery flowing onto the sleeves.
These are records of past work, not a current stock list.
TRIAL STITCHING / BEFORE THE JACKET
02 — CRAFT & PROCESS
Before the jacket,
there is the thread.
Trial embroidery is worked onto cut fabric to check the motif. A glimpse of the making before the finished jacket.
01 IDEA02 TRIAL03 MAKING
Discover the making
YOUR IDEA, IN THREAD.
Your own piece
begins here.
Tell us the motif, colour and feel you have in mind. We will discuss fabric, embroidery, budget and timing with you.
The photograph introduces a Takumi special-order piece. Discuss your own production requirements and terms individually.
A MESSAGE FROM SPEC ☆ 01
Sukajan culture. A commitment to making in Japan.
From Dobuita, Yokosuka, we are committed to sukajan made in Japan. Through care for the fabric, sewing and embroidery, we hope to share the thought behind each piece.
Read the full message
SEE YOU IN DOBUITA.
Talk sukajan.
In Dobuita.
The relief of the embroidery, the sheen of satin, the feel of the fit.
Take your time with the pieces at our shop.