N° 49 crushed blooms accessory - ume red - S

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.  

Hand-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.

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.  

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: 65"

• Each flower measures 3.5" x 3.5" (size S) 

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.