A playful nod to Japanese summer culture, these SOU.SOU Low-Cut Tabi Socks feature a design inspired by the iconic kakigōri (shaved ice) shop flag. Instantly recognisable across Japan, this motif captures the nostalgic charm of summer festivals and street stalls in a bold, graphic SOU.SOU style.
🍧 Pattern & Design
Rather than depicting shaved ice itself, this pattern references the traditional kakigōri flag, typically marked with the red kanji (氷) (ice). Seen hanging outside shops and festival stalls during the summer months, the flag has become a seasonal symbol of cooling treats and warm weather.
SOU.SOU reinterprets this familiar emblem, transforming a simple cultural icon into a contemporary textile design. The low-cut tabi split-toe construction keeps the socks grounded in Japanese tradition while feeling fresh and modern.
✨ Product Highlights
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Design: Kakigori Flag Emblem
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Tabi Style: Traditional split-toe design for compatibility with sandals, tabi shoes and casual footwear.
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Length: Low-cut - ankle height
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Produced in Yamato Takada City, Nara Prefecture — Japan’s renowned sock production region, ensuring trusted quality.
📏 Sizing
🧵 Materials & Comfort
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Cotton 55%, Nylon 24%, Polyester 20%, Polyurethane 1% — a balanced blend for softness, stretch and durability.
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Reinforced toe area and stretch backing ensure a snug, comfortable fit.
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Patterned sections utilize finer Avilas nylon yarn, giving crisp, detailed motifs.
Note: patterned areas may shrink slightly after washing - normal and does not affect quality.
🧼 Care Instructions
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Wash thoroughly with water.
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Use neutral detergent — avoid chlorine bleach.
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Do not tumble dry.
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Hang in the shade with cuffs facing up to dry.
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To protect delicate pattern areas, use a laundry net.
Threads may pop slightly during wear — trim with scissors if needed.
About SOU.SOU
We first visited the SOU.SOU Okurimono flagship store in their hometown of Kyoto, back in 2019, and just fell in love with the joyfulness of their designs. It was established in 2003 by Katsuji Wakisaka (Textile Designer), Hisanobu Tsujimura (Architect), and Takeshi Wakabayashi (Producer).
Based in Kyoto, Japan, SOU · SOU created textile designed to depict seasonal beauty of nature founded on the concept of "Creating New Japanese Culture". Whilst pop and edgy, the brand is using skilled craftspeople and time-tested materials to decorate modern life.
When in Japan, you may often hear conversations with the phrase "sou.sou (そうそう), short for sou desu (そうです). This roughly translates as "Yes, that's right", or "I agree with you". Even down to the brand name, SOU.SOU designs really evoke the essence of Japan
