N° 49 crushed blooms accessory - ume red - S wilted bloom ume red bracelet

N° 49 crushed blooms accessory - ume red - S wilted bloom ume red braceletHandmade, versatile flower accessory with a cluster of hand sewn flowers on a long grosgrain ribbon. Repurposed from vintage antique 100% silk kimono and reclaimed silk textiles. Designed to be worn in several ways: flower necklace (wrap once or twice, depending on length), hair accessory, or belt. Due to the handmade nature and limited textiles, every piece will be unique and may have slight variations. Raw edge detailing throughout. Each petal is

Hand-stitched pressed silk flower appliqué

distressed

an interior pocket

Made from a combination of botanically-dyed textiles (black tea

100% silk kurotomesode kimono textiles from Japan (1930s-1960s) with hand-applied top silk thread stitching

open silhouette inspired by traditional haori 羽織 (a traditional Japanese jacket worn over a kimono originally designed for samurai as a practical outer layer for warmth and protection)

The original kimono seams are preserved

hand-stitched

Interior hand-stitched pressed silk flower appliqué

Variations in tone

The item featured is a size L

The thread is a blend of antique kasuri silk