Handwoven Sakiori - Iridescent Clouds

Inspired by a rare sky phenomenon, this sakiori weaving takes its name from saiun—a Japanese word meaning “iridescent clouds” or “rainbow clouds.” These luminous clouds appear when sunlight refracts through tiny ice crystals, casting soft pink, green, and violet tones across the sky. When the maker saw a similar display one day, that moment of color and light became the starting point for this piece.

Handwoven in Japan using reclaimed kimono fabrics, this runner is made with nearly 100-year-old merinsu (a fine, glossy kimono cloth) and cotton kimono remnants. Because fabrics with different elasticity were woven using a firm linen warp, the cloth has an intentionally uneven, hand-worked character—part of its charm and its story.

Care: The fabric has been hand washed twice—once after the material is prepared and again after the piece is woven. Please wash by hand (do not wring; press wash is fine, and it can be machine-spun), dry in the shade, and iron from the inside out. Some color fading may occur over time.

Texture: Moderately firm with a soft, fuzzy surface. The width varies slightly along the length. Not recommended for wearing around the neck.

Dimensions: 52.4" long × 5.7"–5.9" wide (133 cm × approx. 14.5–15 cm), excluding tassels

Materials: Merinsu antique fabric (mottled sections, ~100 years old), silk and cotton kimono fabric, linen warp thread

Made in Japan