Black Waves Sou-Shibori Zero Waste Kimono Top
This top is made from a vintage Sou-Shibori Kimono. Sou-Shibori 総絞り is a traditional hand tie-dye technique. Each dot is tied by hand before the textile is dipped in dye—then each dot is untied manually. A process that can take several weeks. Because of the enormous amount of labor that goes into Sou-Shibori, it is considered a high end textile.
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 size changes. This method of construction does not produce any waste. As a nod to this zero-waste philosophy, this top is made using the full width of Kimono silk and features a v-neck in front and back.
Flat garment measurements
Width: 70cm / 27.5 in
Length: 52cm / 20.5 in
Fits up to US 16
100% silk
dry clean
This top is made from a vintage Sou-Shibori Kimono. Sou-Shibori 総絞り is a traditional hand tie-dye technique. Each dot is tied by hand before the textile is dipped in dye—then each dot is untied manually. A process that can take several weeks. Because of the enormous amount of labor that goes into Sou-Shibori, it is considered a high end textile.
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 size changes. This method of construction does not produce any waste. As a nod to this zero-waste philosophy, this top is made using the full width of Kimono silk and features a v-neck in front and back.
Flat garment measurements
Width: 70cm / 27.5 in
Length: 52cm / 20.5 in
Fits up to US 16
100% silk
dry clean
This top is made from a vintage Sou-Shibori Kimono. Sou-Shibori 総絞り is a traditional hand tie-dye technique. Each dot is tied by hand before the textile is dipped in dye—then each dot is untied manually. A process that can take several weeks. Because of the enormous amount of labor that goes into Sou-Shibori, it is considered a high end textile.
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 size changes. This method of construction does not produce any waste. As a nod to this zero-waste philosophy, this top is made using the full width of Kimono silk and features a v-neck in front and back.
Flat garment measurements
Width: 70cm / 27.5 in
Length: 52cm / 20.5 in
Fits up to US 16
100% silk
dry clean