{"product_id":"n-155-braided-falling-flower-accessory-sumi-black-short","title":"N° 155 braided falling flower accessory - sumi black - short","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA singular botanical study hand-sculpted into a long strand of falling flowers from preserved Japanese silk kimonos and reclaimed archival textiles.  Each flower is hand-sewn onto a braided ribbon, so the blossoms trail along its length.  Sourced from Japan and hand-repaired, each piece uses antique and vintage Japanese silk fragments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from layered kimono remnants and raw textile fringe, each bloom mimics the natural drape and delicate decay of falling petals. Hand-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 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\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 organic drape ensure that every piece remains singular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction: \u003c\/strong\u003eFlowers are hand-sewn onto a braided ribbon which lets the strand drape and wrap comfortably as a necklace, tie into hair, or cinch as a belt. \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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal length: 62\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures a mix of sizes XS and S flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/1 Singular Object\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Care \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach accessory arrives in a handmade paper box, with a handwritten provenance card.  Ready to gift or keep for yourself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\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\u003e\u003c\/span\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 \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":"Default Title","offer_id":68153306153180,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7108\/8348\/files\/IMG_5005_c64f34e4-d3b3-47dc-8068-cbe9642d071e.jpg?v=1794169508","url":"https:\/\/www.considered-objects.com\/products\/n-155-braided-falling-flower-accessory-sumi-black-short","provider":"Considered Objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}