N° 259 kaku bowling shirt hair accessory gentle steam with a press

gentle steam with a press cloth to maintain the pressed flower look

5" / Sleeve length from high point shoulder 32

Repurposed from vintage/antique 100% silk kimono and reclaimed silk textiles

100% silk kimono and silk haori 羽織 (a traditional Japanese jacket worn over a kimono originally designed for samurai as a practical outer layer for warmth and protection) textiles from Japan

Hand-stitched pressed silk flower applique on the wearer's left chest

N° 259 kaku bowling shirt hair accessory gentle steam with a pressEach piece is made from rare vintage and antique silk kimono textiles, often with enough material for only one or two garments. Once a textile is gone, that exact shade, weave, or pattern cannot be sourced again. The front panel is patchworked from 100% silk kimono textiles from Japan, dating back to the early 20th century. Zero waste by design, each rectangle panel is hand cut and reassembled to create a unique new fabric panel. It is combined with a