What started it all...

This is the very first piece of kimono that I bought.  It was 5 years ago in Melbourne and I instantly fell in love with it!

As soon as I got home from the extravagant research trip I looked into ways of using vintage kimono fabric and before I knew it I had amassed plenty more fabric and had started making fabric flower jewellery.  I never meant to start up a business, but that's exactly where it lead me.

If you take a close look you can see just how special and delicate this kimono silk is.  Imagine how stunning the entire outfit would have looked!  I like to think it was a furisode which is the most formal, and usually most beautiful, style of kimono worn.

There is an abundance of beautiful flowers, nestled along bright orange feathers, as well as purple love hearts and gold flecks throughout. 

Looking at this, it really makes me wonder who designed it and who painted it.   Someone pretty talented I think!

The silk has a lovely soft, yet grainy, texture and I've never wanted to do anything with this piece other that admire it ever now and then.  It takes me back to that special day in Melbourne when my eyes first saw it. 

Here's the fabric in its entirety, but it's probably smaller than you think.  It only measures 20" x 13" (50cms x 32.5cms).

If you'd like your own piece of vintage kimono I have some available here and here.  As ever, please contact me if you have any questions.