Sakiori Handwoven Scarf – Color Blocks

Vibrant blocks of color punctuate a richly textured background of pink, rose, and berry tones in this one-of-a-kind Japanese handwoven scarf. Made using sakiori, a traditional Japanese weaving technique that transforms discarded textiles into new fabrics, this piece combines reclaimed kimono materials with colorful threads to create an expressive, abstract design.

The kimono fabrics are washed, dyed, torn into strips, and woven with cotton warp threads. The combination of silk, cotton, and some merino wool kimono fabrics, along with embroidery threads, creates a varied surface with areas of raised texture, soft fuzziness, and irregular widths. Small blocks of turquoise, yellow, orange, purple, and blue add unexpected bursts of color throughout the weave.

At approximately 38" long, this is a shorter scarf that can be worn draped around the neck or displayed as a small textile artwork. Its vibrant colors and distinctive texture reflect the individual materials used in its creation.

Details:

• One-of-a-kind Japanese handwoven textile

• Traditional sakiori weaving using reclaimed kimono fabrics

• Rich pink and rose tones with colorful abstract blocks

• Textured surface with irregularities and fuzzy areas

• Made with a combination of silk, cotton, merino wool, and embroidery threads

• Actual colors are more vibrant than they may appear in photographs

Fiber Content:

• Weft: Reclaimed silk, cotton, and some merino wool kimono fabrics, plus embroidery threads

• Warp: Cotton thread

Dimensions: Approximately 8–8.1" W × 38.2" L (20–20.5 × 97 cm), excluding fringe

Care: The reclaimed fabrics were hand-washed during preparation, and the finished scarf was washed again after weaving. Gently hand wash without wringing or twisting. Press to remove excess water, or use a washing machine's spin cycle. Air dry in the shade and iron on the reverse side. Some color bleeding may occur.

Made in Japan