This top is made from a vintage Shibori Kimono. Shibori 絞り is a traditional Japanese manual resist dyeing technique, which produces distinctive patterns on textiles. The earliest known example of cloth dyed with a Shibori technique dates from the 8th century.
Traditionally, Kimonos are constructed from narrow bolts of silk that are cut into eight rectangular pieces, then folded and overlapped to fit the body. At any time, the pieces can be taken apart and sewn back together to accommodate weight fluctuations, or if the Kimono is passed onto another person with different height. This method does not produce any waste. As a nod to this zero-waste philosophy, this top is made using four panels of the main body of the Kimono and features a wide boat neck. The sleeves are extra wide, resembling traditional Japanese garments.
Fits up to US 16 with a lot of ease
Garment measurements
Bust/ Hips: 140cm / 55 inches
Length: 56cmcm / 22 in
Armhole: 58cm / 23 in
Fits up to US 16
100% silk
Dry clean
Qty: 2 First top ships with one week. Second ships in 2-3 weeks.
This top is made from a vintage Shibori Kimono. Shibori 絞り is a traditional Japanese manual resist dyeing technique, which produces distinctive patterns on textiles. The earliest known example of cloth dyed with a Shibori technique dates from the 8th century.
Traditionally, Kimonos are constructed from narrow bolts of silk that are cut into eight rectangular pieces, then folded and overlapped to fit the body. At any time, the pieces can be taken apart and sewn back together to accommodate weight fluctuations, or if the Kimono is passed onto another person with different height. This method does not produce any waste. As a nod to this zero-waste philosophy, this top is made using four panels of the main body of the Kimono and features a wide boat neck. The sleeves are extra wide, resembling traditional Japanese garments.
Fits up to US 16 with a lot of ease
Garment measurements
Bust/ Hips: 140cm / 55 inches
Length: 56cmcm / 22 in
Armhole: 58cm / 23 in
Fits up to US 16
100% silk
Dry clean
Qty: 2 First top ships with one week. Second ships in 2-3 weeks.
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