Handwoven Sakiori Upcycled Kimono Shawl - Starry Night

A beautiful night sky comes to life in this one-of-a-kind handwoven shawl, made from reclaimed Japanese kimono fabrics

Rich shades of indigo and cobalt blue form the backdrop for scattered stars in yellow, gold, pink, and soft lavender.

The maker has carefully washed, dyed, and torn vintage kimono textiles into strips before weaving them together with a variety of yarns. The result is a richly textured fabric with subtle variations in color, weave, and shape. The stars appear almost like little embroidered marks against the deep blue background.

Generously sized and wonderfully soft, with a feel similar to a substantial jersey knit, this versatile textile can be worn as a shawl or wrap, draped over a chair, or displayed as a piece of textile art. It's an especially lovely example of how discarded fabrics can become something entirely new while retaining a connection to their past.

Because the shawl is woven from different reclaimed fabrics and yarns, slight irregularities and variations in shape are natural characteristics of the piece.

Details:

• Handwoven using recycled Japanese kimono fabrics

• Deep blue background with colorful star motifs

• Reclaimed fabrics include kimono linings and padded undergarments

• Fabrics have been washed, dyed, and torn into strips for weaving

• Soft, substantial texture similar to a thick jersey knit

• Finished with fringe at both ends

• Suitable as a wearable wrap or decorative textile

Fiber Content:

• Reclaimed kimono fabrics: Cotton and silk

• Noro Eisaku Konnyaku blend yarn: 30% rayon, 25% cotton, 21% nylon, 16% wool, 8% silk

• Additional warp yarns: Cotton and blended fibers

Dimensions: Approximately 67.7–69.3" L × 17.7–18.1" W (172–176 × 45–46 cm), excluding fringe

Care: Gently hand wash in cool water, pressing rather than wringing. Some color bleeding or fading may occur. Spin briefly to remove excess water, air dry in the shade, and iron on the reverse side.

Made in Japan