Blue Sou-Shibori Zero Waste Kimono Dress

This dress is made from a vintage Kimono dyed in the Sou-Shibori method. 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 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, the Zero-Waste Kimono Dress is made using the main body of the Kimono and features a v-neck in front and back.

The boxy shape of the dress lends itself to a loose fit, highlighting the beautiful drape of silk. The dress can be worn with or without a belt, which is made from the longest piece of the collar construction.

Recommended as a loose fit up to US 16

Bust/ Waist: 140cm /55 inches
Length: 123cm / 48.5 inches

100% silk
Dry clean only