kimonofūkei reimagines vintage Oshima Tsumugi and Shiro Oshima kimonos as contemporary garments for everyday life. The original textiles, handwoven on Amami Oshima, emerge from one of Japan’s oldest and most meticulous weaving traditions.
This collection balances preservation and continuation, where past and present can coexist gently. Each thread carries the trace of its origin while offering a warm invitation to see it anew.
Philosophy
Ethically sourcing vintage Oshima Tsumugi and Shiro Oshima kimonos from local independent businesses.
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Ethically sourcing upcycled leather from local independent businesses that utilize natural dye techniques such as dorozome.
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Engaging in a practice of minimal waste, each silhouette is derived from rectangular shapes rather than imposing new ones.
Each piece is made by hand, slowly and deliberately while allowing the fabric to guide the final design.
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Cherishing the irregularities of the nature of being handmade which reflect the rhythm of the hands that sewed them.
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Finding inspiration in nature and landscapes, as naturally-produced textiles are shaped by the soil and water in which they were made.
