Vintage Cranes Komon Kimono Top
This top is made from a vintage Komon Kimono. Komon 小紋 means small design. They are considered casual and can be worn for every day. The designs vary widely but as a rule, covers the entirety of the Kimono. Cranes play an important role in Japanese folklore as characters representing sacrifice and loyalty, they are said to live one thousand years and symbolize long life.
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 size changes. This method of construction does not produce any waste. As a nod to this zero-waste philosophy, this top is made using the full width of Kimono silk and features a rounded neckline.
Flat garment measurements
Width: 70cm / 27.5 in
Length: 52cm / 20.5 in
Fits up to US 16
100% silk
dry clean only
Iron inside out on medium setting
This top is made from a vintage Komon Kimono. Komon 小紋 means small design. They are considered casual and can be worn for every day. The designs vary widely but as a rule, covers the entirety of the Kimono. Cranes play an important role in Japanese folklore as characters representing sacrifice and loyalty, they are said to live one thousand years and symbolize long life.
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 size changes. This method of construction does not produce any waste. As a nod to this zero-waste philosophy, this top is made using the full width of Kimono silk and features a rounded neckline.
Flat garment measurements
Width: 70cm / 27.5 in
Length: 52cm / 20.5 in
Fits up to US 16
100% silk
dry clean only
Iron inside out on medium setting
This top is made from a vintage Komon Kimono. Komon 小紋 means small design. They are considered casual and can be worn for every day. The designs vary widely but as a rule, covers the entirety of the Kimono. Cranes play an important role in Japanese folklore as characters representing sacrifice and loyalty, they are said to live one thousand years and symbolize long life.
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 size changes. This method of construction does not produce any waste. As a nod to this zero-waste philosophy, this top is made using the full width of Kimono silk and features a rounded neckline.
Flat garment measurements
Width: 70cm / 27.5 in
Length: 52cm / 20.5 in
Fits up to US 16
100% silk
dry clean only
Iron inside out on medium setting