This top is made from a vintage Yukata. Yukatas are cotton Kimonos that are worn during summer. Vintage Yukata textile is dyed in the Honzomé method, a manual stencil and resist dye technique developed during the Meiji era.
The design features Asanoha 麻の葉 meaning leaf of hemp. It is an ancient Japanese motif that is common in textile design. As hemp is a strong plant that grows quickly, Asanoha represents resilience and growth.
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 Yukata and features a rounded neckline with a button closure in the back. The shoulders are slightly sloped to fit around the natural curve of the shoulders.
Fits up to US 16 with a lot of ease
Garment measurements
Bust/ Hips: 140cm / 55 inches
Length: 60cm / 24 in
Fits up to US 16
100% cotton
Hand wash or delicate wash in cold water. Lay flat or hang to dry
Ships within one to two weeks. Pattern placement may vary slightly
This top is made from a vintage Yukata. Yukatas are cotton Kimonos that are worn during summer. Vintage Yukata textile is dyed in the Honzomé method, a manual stencil and resist dye technique developed during the Meiji era.
The design features Asanoha 麻の葉 meaning leaf of hemp. It is an ancient Japanese motif that is common in textile design. As hemp is a strong plant that grows quickly, Asanoha represents resilience and growth.
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 Yukata and features a rounded neckline with a button closure in the back. The shoulders are slightly sloped to fit around the natural curve of the shoulders.
Fits up to US 16 with a lot of ease
Garment measurements
Bust/ Hips: 140cm / 55 inches
Length: 60cm / 24 in
Fits up to US 16
100% cotton
Hand wash or delicate wash in cold water. Lay flat or hang to dry
Ships within one to two weeks. Pattern placement may vary slightly
