N° 123 sakura scarf - sumi black/gold

A Japanese cotton scarf, embellished entirely by hand with my crushed silk blooms. Each one takes about 6-7 hours of handwork and is finished in my New York studio.

The scarf is cut from the same cloth as the hanten, a crepe woven by KuwanoShinken, a third-generation weaver and maker from Kurume, Japan, from cotton threads dyed in Chikugo. It has a soft, fluffy touch and a subtle gloss that’s unusual in cotton, and it stays light and breathable.

The blooms are crushed flowers made from vintage silk kimono scraps, a way for me to reuse leftover silk and turn it into flowers. Each one is hand-cut, stitched, and formed by me, then sewn on one at a time, so no two scarves are alike.

Features a patch pocket on each side. 

On Nishijin Silk

Nishijin is the Kyoto district that has woven silk for kimono and obi for over a thousand years. Its thread is dyed before weaving, giving it a depth of color that newer thread can’t match. The antique thread used here has softened into a gentle luster over time.  The silk thread is twisted and spun with gold leaf. 

Details & Craft

• Embellishment: Crushed blooms made from vintage silk kimono scraps, each hand-cut, stitched, and formed, then hand-sewn onto the scarf

• Cloth: 100% cotton Kurume crepe by KuwanoShinken, woven from Chikugo-dyed cotton thread.

• Thread: Antique Nishijin silk thread from Kyoto

• Fill: 70% cotton, 30% polyester.

Size & Measurements 

• One size

• Length  68" / Width 8"

Edition: Each scarf is stitched freehand, so no two are identical.

Material Care

Hand wash cold and air dry. To press, use a low-temperature iron or steam with a press cloth. Please avoid rubbing or wringing the embroidered areas.  The silk embroidery may show subtle variations in tone and sheen, part of the character of antique thread.  

Production & Delivery

Each hanten is made to order, and I embroider every one myself, so I take a limited number of orders at a time. This item will ship in 2-7 business days.  For specific time requirements or questions, please write to me at info@considered-objects.com.

Handmade in New York City.