Red Chrysanthemum Zero-Waste Kimono Top
This top is made from a vintage Komon Kimono. Komon 小紋 means small design. The design features chrysanthemum flowers. A beloved flower in Japan, the chrysanthemum has been cultivated since ancient times for their beauty and medicinal purposes. The flower became the symbol of the imperial family in the Kamakura period, and represents nobility and longevity.
Traditionally, Kimonos are constructed from narrow bolts of silk that are cut into eight rectangular pieces, then folded and overlapped to fit the body. At any time, the pieces can be taken apart and sewn back together to accommodate weight fluctuations, or if the Kimono is passed onto another person with different height. This method does not produce any waste. As a nod to this zero-waste philosophy, the Zero-Waste Kimono Top is made using the sleeves of the Kimono and features a v-neck in front and back.
Bust/ hip: 140cm / 55 in
Length: 55cm / 22 in
Fits up to US size 16 with ample ease
100% silk
Dry clean
This top is made from a vintage Komon Kimono. Komon 小紋 means small design. The design features chrysanthemum flowers. A beloved flower in Japan, the chrysanthemum has been cultivated since ancient times for their beauty and medicinal purposes. The flower became the symbol of the imperial family in the Kamakura period, and represents nobility and longevity.
Traditionally, Kimonos are constructed from narrow bolts of silk that are cut into eight rectangular pieces, then folded and overlapped to fit the body. At any time, the pieces can be taken apart and sewn back together to accommodate weight fluctuations, or if the Kimono is passed onto another person with different height. This method does not produce any waste. As a nod to this zero-waste philosophy, the Zero-Waste Kimono Top is made using the sleeves of the Kimono and features a v-neck in front and back.
Bust/ hip: 140cm / 55 in
Length: 55cm / 22 in
Fits up to US size 16 with ample ease
100% silk
Dry clean
This top is made from a vintage Komon Kimono. Komon 小紋 means small design. The design features chrysanthemum flowers. A beloved flower in Japan, the chrysanthemum has been cultivated since ancient times for their beauty and medicinal purposes. The flower became the symbol of the imperial family in the Kamakura period, and represents nobility and longevity.
Traditionally, Kimonos are constructed from narrow bolts of silk that are cut into eight rectangular pieces, then folded and overlapped to fit the body. At any time, the pieces can be taken apart and sewn back together to accommodate weight fluctuations, or if the Kimono is passed onto another person with different height. This method does not produce any waste. As a nod to this zero-waste philosophy, the Zero-Waste Kimono Top is made using the sleeves of the Kimono and features a v-neck in front and back.
Bust/ hip: 140cm / 55 in
Length: 55cm / 22 in
Fits up to US size 16 with ample ease
100% silk
Dry clean