Red Katazome Komon Zero Waste Kimono Dress
This dress is made from a vintage Komon Kimono. Komon 小紋 means small design. The design is dyed in the Katazome 型染め method, a Japanese technique of dyeing fabrics using a resist paste applied through a stencil. The details are then dyed by hand, creating unique tones and saturation throughout. This is a labor-intensive process that requires skillful technique.
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 Dress is made using the main body of the Kimono and features a v-neck in front and back.
The boxy shape of the dress lends itself to a loose fit, highlighting the beautiful drape of silk. The dress can be worn with or without a belt, which is made from the longest piece of the collar construction.
Fits up to US 16 with a lot of ease
Garment measurements
Bust/ Waist: 140cm /55 inches
Length: 125cm / 49 inches
100% silk
Dry clean only
This dress is made from a vintage Komon Kimono. Komon 小紋 means small design. The design is dyed in the Katazome 型染め method, a Japanese technique of dyeing fabrics using a resist paste applied through a stencil. The details are then dyed by hand, creating unique tones and saturation throughout. This is a labor-intensive process that requires skillful technique.
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 Dress is made using the main body of the Kimono and features a v-neck in front and back.
The boxy shape of the dress lends itself to a loose fit, highlighting the beautiful drape of silk. The dress can be worn with or without a belt, which is made from the longest piece of the collar construction.
Fits up to US 16 with a lot of ease
Garment measurements
Bust/ Waist: 140cm /55 inches
Length: 125cm / 49 inches
100% silk
Dry clean only
This dress is made from a vintage Komon Kimono. Komon 小紋 means small design. The design is dyed in the Katazome 型染め method, a Japanese technique of dyeing fabrics using a resist paste applied through a stencil. The details are then dyed by hand, creating unique tones and saturation throughout. This is a labor-intensive process that requires skillful technique.
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 Dress is made using the main body of the Kimono and features a v-neck in front and back.
The boxy shape of the dress lends itself to a loose fit, highlighting the beautiful drape of silk. The dress can be worn with or without a belt, which is made from the longest piece of the collar construction.
Fits up to US 16 with a lot of ease
Garment measurements
Bust/ Waist: 140cm /55 inches
Length: 125cm / 49 inches
100% silk
Dry clean only