N° 51 crushed bloom brooch - momiji red - XS

A 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. 

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, 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. 

These 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. 

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.

• Hardware: Finished with a classic pin backing.  A magnet backing is also available for delicate garments you prefer not to pierce.

Dimensions 

• Flower Size: XS

• 2.5" W x 2.5" H

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 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. 

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.