Asanoha Upcycled Kasuri Kimono Skirt

This skirt is made from a vintage Kimono featuring the Asanoha motif. 麻の葉 read “Asa no ha” means leaf of hemp. It is an ancient Japanese motif that is common in textile design, ceramics as well as woodwork such as intricate Kumiko. As hemp is a strong plant that grows quickly, Asanoha represents resilience and growth.

The patterns are created from a hand weaving process called Kasuri 絣. Kasuri is a term for textiles that have been woven with threads that are dyed specifically to create patterns in the fabric as they come together in the weaving process. It requires a tremendous amount of planning as threads have to be pre-painted exactly to achieve the final pattern. It’s characterized by slightly blurred or brushed appearance, the beautiful mark of imperfections in hand-weaving.

This skirt is made from a vintage handwoven Tsumugi Kimono from Amami Oshima. Oshima is famous for their traditional mud dye method called Dorozome 泥染. The mud fields in Amami Oshima are rich in iron, which results in brown to black colors.

Garment measurements:
Waist/ Hips 140cm / 55 in
Length: 701cm/ 27.5 in
Recommended up to US size 16

Two side pockets. Elastic waist. This skirt can accommodate a range of sizes by adjusting the length of the waist elastic, which can be accessed easily through a discreet opening on the inside of the waistband. If you would like the elastic adjusted (free of charge), simply send an email with your waist measurement after purchase.

100% Silk.
Dry clean. Iron on medium inside out.