Sou-Shibori Caftan Kimono Dress
This dress is made from a vintage Sou-Shibori Kimono. Sou-Shibori 総絞り is a traditional hand tie-dye technique. Each dot is tied by hand before the textile is dipped in dye—then each dot is untied manually. A process that can take several weeks. Because of the enormous amount of labor that goes into Sou-Shibori, it is considered a high end textile.
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 Caftan Kimono Dress is made using the main body of the Kimono and two pieces from the collar construction.
The extra-wide boxy shape of the dress lends itself to a loose fit, highlighting the beautiful drape of silk. Fits up to US size 2X.
Garment measurements
Bust/ Waist: 160cm /63 inches
Length: 125cm / 49 inches
100% silk
Dry clean only
This dress is made from a vintage Sou-Shibori Kimono. Sou-Shibori 総絞り is a traditional hand tie-dye technique. Each dot is tied by hand before the textile is dipped in dye—then each dot is untied manually. A process that can take several weeks. Because of the enormous amount of labor that goes into Sou-Shibori, it is considered a high end textile.
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 Caftan Kimono Dress is made using the main body of the Kimono and two pieces from the collar construction.
The extra-wide boxy shape of the dress lends itself to a loose fit, highlighting the beautiful drape of silk. Fits up to US size 2X.
Garment measurements
Bust/ Waist: 160cm /63 inches
Length: 125cm / 49 inches
100% silk
Dry clean only
This dress is made from a vintage Sou-Shibori Kimono. Sou-Shibori 総絞り is a traditional hand tie-dye technique. Each dot is tied by hand before the textile is dipped in dye—then each dot is untied manually. A process that can take several weeks. Because of the enormous amount of labor that goes into Sou-Shibori, it is considered a high end textile.
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 Caftan Kimono Dress is made using the main body of the Kimono and two pieces from the collar construction.
The extra-wide boxy shape of the dress lends itself to a loose fit, highlighting the beautiful drape of silk. Fits up to US size 2X.
Garment measurements
Bust/ Waist: 160cm /63 inches
Length: 125cm / 49 inches
100% silk
Dry clean only