Black beret – SHOU CHIKU BAI pattern – 100% cotton

Delicate and timeless, this black beret celebrates the elegance and poetry of SHOU CHIKU BAI, a strong symbol of Japanese culture. Made from 100% cotton , it ensures a light, breathable and comfortable fit, perfect for enhancing a spring outfit or bringing a touch of softness and refinement to everyday life. This beret evokes the ephemeral beauty of nature and the harmony of simple things.

The Shochikubai Pattern and Its Meaning

"Shochikubai" (松竹梅) is a combination of three plants: pine (matsu) , bamboo (take) and plum (ume) .
In Japanese culture, these three elements form a traditional auspicious motif , symbolizing strength , resilience , and hope .

• The pine tree (松, matsu ) represents longevity and constancy , as it remains green even in winter.

• Bamboo (竹, take ) symbolizes flexibility and resilience , able to bend without breaking.

• The plum tree (梅, ume ) evokes beauty , renewal and inner strength , as it blooms in the heart of winter, heralding spring.

Together, these three plants are often used in art, textile designs (such as kimonos), New Year's decoration, or to denote quality categories (e.g. in Japanese menus: matsu = premium , take = medium , ume = basic , always good quality).

Technical details of our beret

• Type: Classic beret

• Color: Black

• Material: 100% cotton

• Dimensions:

  • Length: 28 cm

  • Width: 18 cm

  • Height: 10 cm

• Weight: 135 g