{"product_id":"n-136-mini-crushed-bloom-brooch","title":"N° 136 mini crushed bloom brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA singular botanical study hand-sculpted from repurposed Japanese silk kimonos and reclaimed archival textiles.  Sourced from Japan and hand-repaired, each piece uses antique and vintage Japanese silk fragments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-crushed silk flowers with creased, crumpled petals.  Stitched with pure silk thread, the piece reveals subtle variations in tone, natural slubs, and raw-edge finishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI work without industrial factory molds or patterns, cutting, shaping, and hand-stitching every petal one by one.  This slow, labor-intensive work carries forward a family tradition of giving damaged historical textiles new life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese preserved textiles exist in small, unrepeatable lengths.  Some fabrics yield a small, limited run, while others produce only a single flower.  Once a specific fabric is used, it can never be replaced.  Subtle shifts in grain, aged patina, and tone ensure that every piece remains singular. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each petal is cut, hand-sculpted, and hand-stitched one by one in my New York Studio; zero machine stamping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw edge detailing throughout, celebrating the natural fraying and softening of aging silk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finished with a classic pin backing.  A magnet backing is also available for delicate garments you prefer not to pierce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Size: Approx. 1.5\" x 1.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/1 Singular Object\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged wear and subtle shifts in texture are part of the silk's history, not a defect.  Slight fraying over time is a natural characteristic of raw-edge vintage textiles.  Spot clean only when necessary, and gently reshape the petals by hand as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach brooch arrives in a handmade paper box, made with the same deliberate care as the brooch itself, with a handwritten provenance card.  Ready to gift or keep for yourself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI make each flower one by one in my New York studio.  Please allow 2-3 weeks for studio production before shipment.   For specific time requirements or questions, please write to me at info@considered-objects.com.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in New York City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Considered Objects","offers":[{"title":"Usukiro yellow (light pale yellow) \/ Magnet backing","offer_id":68228290478300,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Usukiro yellow (light pale yellow) \/ Pin backing","offer_id":68228462936284,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ame pink (light pink) \/ Magnet backing","offer_id":68228290511068,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ame pink (light pink) \/ Pin backing","offer_id":68228462969052,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sumi black \/ Magnet backing","offer_id":68228290543836,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sumi black \/ Pin backing","offer_id":68228463001820,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nasu eggplant (dark purple) \/ Magnet backing","offer_id":68228439015644,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nasu eggplant (dark purple) \/ Pin backing","offer_id":68228463034588,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Umi blue (navy) \/ Magnet backing","offer_id":68228439048412,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Umi blue (navy) \/ Pin backing","offer_id":68228463067356,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sora blue (light blue) \/ Magnet backing","offer_id":68228439081180,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sora blue (light blue) \/ Pin backing","offer_id":68228463100124,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sakura lavender (lavender) \/ Magnet backing","offer_id":68228439113948,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sakura lavender (lavender) \/ Pin backing","offer_id":68228463132892,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ume red (bright red) \/ Magnet backing","offer_id":68228439146716,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ume red (bright red) \/ Pin backing","offer_id":68228463165660,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Momiji red (dark red) \/ Magnet backing","offer_id":68228439179484,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Momiji red (dark red) \/ Pin backing","offer_id":68228463198428,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Choose your color ( add color name in notes at checkout) \/ Magnet backing","offer_id":68228290576604,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Choose your color ( add color name in notes at checkout) \/ Pin backing","offer_id":68228463231196,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7108\/8348\/files\/IMG_5059.jpg?v=1794345741","url":"https:\/\/www.considered-objects.com\/products\/n-136-mini-crushed-bloom-brooch","provider":"Considered Objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}