Red Sou-Shibori Kimono Wide Sleeved 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 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: 55cmcm / 23 in
Armhole: 58cm / 23 in
Fits up to US 16
100% silk
Dry clean
Ships within one to two weeks. Pattern placement may vary slightly
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 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: 55cmcm / 23 in
Armhole: 58cm / 23 in
Fits up to US 16
100% silk
Dry clean
Ships within one to two weeks. Pattern placement may vary slightly
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 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: 55cmcm / 23 in
Armhole: 58cm / 23 in
Fits up to US 16
100% silk
Dry clean
Ships within one to two weeks. Pattern placement may vary slightly