This cardigan style jacket is made from a vintage Kimono dyed with indigo. Japanese Indigo or 藍染 Aizomé is derived from the Persicaria Tinctoria plant, and has long been revered for its beautiful hues and antibacterial properties. From plant to dye, it takes about a year to produce, which includes a fermentation process as well as a chemical reaction with oxygen, which creates the vibrant blue color. Aizomé, which has been perfected since before the 16th century has now become synonymous with Japanese textiles.
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.
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust/ Hips: 140cm / 55 in
Center to sleeve: 68cm / 27 in
Length: 64cm / 25 in
Fits up to US size 16
100% silk
Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat or hang to dry.
Qty 2: First jacket ships within one week, second ships in 2-3 weeks.
This cardigan style jacket is made from a vintage Kimono dyed with indigo. Japanese Indigo or 藍染 Aizomé is derived from the Persicaria Tinctoria plant, and has long been revered for its beautiful hues and antibacterial properties. From plant to dye, it takes about a year to produce, which includes a fermentation process as well as a chemical reaction with oxygen, which creates the vibrant blue color. Aizomé, which has been perfected since before the 16th century has now become synonymous with Japanese textiles.
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.
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust/ Hips: 140cm / 55 in
Center to sleeve: 68cm / 27 in
Length: 64cm / 25 in
Fits up to US size 16
100% silk
Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat or hang to dry.
Qty 2: First jacket ships within one week, second ships in 2-3 weeks.
