Each piece is made from rare vintage and antique silk kimono textiles, often with enough material for only one or two garments. Once a textile is gone, that exact shade,…
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Each piece is made from rare vintage and antique silk kimono textiles, often with enough material for only one or two garments. Once a textile is gone, that exact shade, weave, or pattern cannot be sourced again.
100% Oshima Tsumugi, 大島紬 silk kimono textile from Amami Oshima island in Japan, dating back to the early 20th century. Features a range of tonal warm, tea-brown tones, achieved through dorozome, 泥染め, (a traditional mud-dyeing process in which silk threads are repeatedly immersed in natural plant dyes and iron-rich mud). The result is a fabric with deep, lasting color and subtle variation.
The original kimono seams are preserved, honoring the garment's history and craftsmanship with unique patterns that have stood the test of time.
Unisex, relaxed fit with a loose, unstructured silhouette. Shell buttons, 1930s-1960s. Each garment is cut individually by hand. One of a kind.
Size and garment measurements:
Size L: Front length 29" / Back length 31" / Chest 25" / Sleeve length from high point shoulder 18". Fits sizes M/L, depending on desired fit. The model is 5'8" and typically wears a size L.
This item will be shipped from New York City within 2-7 business days.
Dry clean only
All wear and idiosyncrasies are unique to the textile.
Handmade with love in New York City.
