Sakiori Handwoven Shawl – Sunny Palette

Warm mandarin orange provides the backdrop for a lively patchwork of turquoise, lavender, pink, yellow, and earthy tones in this one-of-a-kind Japanese handwoven shawl. Made using sakiori, a traditional Japanese weaving technique that transforms reclaimed textiles into new fabrics, this piece brings together vintage kimono materials in a colorful, richly textured composition.

The vintage kimono fabrics are washed, dyed, torn into strips, and woven with a cotton-linen warp. Primarily made from silk, with some cotton and wool kimono fabrics, the weaving creates an irregular surface with raised areas, soft fuzziness, and subtle variations in texture. The colorful blocks form an almost mosaic-like pattern across the warm orange background.

Generously sized, this versatile textile can be worn as a shawl or wrap, draped over a chair, or displayed as a wall hanging. Its substantial, soft texture feels more like a well-worn sweatshirt than a traditional silk scarf, making it comfortable to wear without slipping easily.

Details:

• One-of-a-kind Japanese handwoven textile

• Traditional sakiori weaving using reclaimed vintage kimono fabrics

• Warm mandarin orange with colorful woven blocks

• Soft, substantial texture with natural variations in the weave

• Versatile as a shawl, wrap, or decorative textile

• Not intended for use as a floor rug

Fiber Content:

• Weft: Primarily reclaimed silk kimono fabric, with some cotton and wool kimono fabrics

• Warp: Swedish cotton-linen yarn (60% cotton, 40% linen)

Dimensions: Approximately 17.3" W × 64.2" L (44 × 163 cm), excluding fringe

Care: The reclaimed fabrics were hand-washed during preparation, and the finished shawl 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 fading or bleeding may occur.

Made in Japan