Awa Shoai Shijira Ori was developed from a striped cotton cloth called tatae-ori that was extensively woven throughout the Awa area at the end of the 18th century. Many reasons for this development have been suggested, the most prevalent is when wet cloth produced an interesting natural crepe effect when it was dried in the sun. This complex weave is dyed with a natural Awa indigo dye and is especially suitable for summer-weight kimonos, as the crepe effect gives it a refreshing feel, enhanced by its simple coloring and refined elegance.