Vintage Yukata Top - Kakishibu Dyed Bangasa
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 Bangasa or traditional Japanese umbrellas.
The top is dyed with Kakishibu 柿渋 - a natural dye made from fermented unripe persimmons, first recorded in Japan during the Kamakura period (13th century). Originally used to waterproof paper, dye fishing nets, and preserve wood, it was valued not just for its function but for its earthy, amber tone that deepens with age and sunlight exposure. The dye’s distinctive color comes from its high tannin content, which oxidizes over time—meaning no two kakishibu-dyed items age the same. Once associated with rural laborers and craftspeople, kakishibu has seen a quiet resurgence in recent years for its sustainability, antibacterial properties, and organic aesthetic. More than just a color, kakishibu reflects a broader Japanese philosophy: that materials can grow more beautiful as they weather, stain, and change.
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 three weeks. Pattern placement and dye saturation 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 Bangasa or traditional Japanese umbrellas.
The top is dyed with Kakishibu 柿渋 - a natural dye made from fermented unripe persimmons, first recorded in Japan during the Kamakura period (13th century). Originally used to waterproof paper, dye fishing nets, and preserve wood, it was valued not just for its function but for its earthy, amber tone that deepens with age and sunlight exposure. The dye’s distinctive color comes from its high tannin content, which oxidizes over time—meaning no two kakishibu-dyed items age the same. Once associated with rural laborers and craftspeople, kakishibu has seen a quiet resurgence in recent years for its sustainability, antibacterial properties, and organic aesthetic. More than just a color, kakishibu reflects a broader Japanese philosophy: that materials can grow more beautiful as they weather, stain, and change.
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 three weeks. Pattern placement and dye saturation 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 Bangasa or traditional Japanese umbrellas.
The top is dyed with Kakishibu 柿渋 - a natural dye made from fermented unripe persimmons, first recorded in Japan during the Kamakura period (13th century). Originally used to waterproof paper, dye fishing nets, and preserve wood, it was valued not just for its function but for its earthy, amber tone that deepens with age and sunlight exposure. The dye’s distinctive color comes from its high tannin content, which oxidizes over time—meaning no two kakishibu-dyed items age the same. Once associated with rural laborers and craftspeople, kakishibu has seen a quiet resurgence in recent years for its sustainability, antibacterial properties, and organic aesthetic. More than just a color, kakishibu reflects a broader Japanese philosophy: that materials can grow more beautiful as they weather, stain, and change.
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 three weeks. Pattern placement and dye saturation may vary slightly