N° 155 falling flower accessory - botanical pink

A singular botanical study, hand-sculpted into a long strand of falling flowers from preserved Japanese silk kimonos and reclaimed archival textiles, each flower hand-sewn onto grosgrain ribbon.  

Layered kimono remnants and raw textile fringe give each bloom the natural drape and delicate decay of falling petals.  Stitched with pure silk thread, the piece reveals subtle variations in tone, natural slubs, and raw-edge finishes.

I work without industrial factory molds or patterns, cutting and shaping every petal one by one. This slow, labor-intensive work carries forward a family tradition of giving damaged historical textiles new life.  Select silks are botanically dyed with flowers and a black tea bath, and their plant and earth colors evolve over time. 

These preserved textiles exist in small, unrepeatable lengths. Some fabrics yield a limited run; others yield only a single flower, and 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.

Details & Craft

• Process: Each petal is cut, hand-sculpted, and hand-stitched one by one in my New York Studio; zero machine stamping.

• Finish: Raw edge detailing throughout, celebrating the natural fraying and softening of aging silk. 

• Construction: Flowers are hand-sewn onto grosgrain ribbon, which lets the strand drape and wrap comfortably as a necklace, tie into hair, or cinch as a belt. 

Dimensions 

• Total length: 85"

• Features a mix of size S and L flowers

Edition: 1/1 Singular Object

Material Care

Aged 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.

Presentation

Each accessory 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. 

Production & Delivery

I 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.

Handmade in New York City.