eco printed vintage kimono

This product is an example of something Rita has made in the past. She is a botanical dyer with years of experience who shares her knowledge through social media and workshops. Rita lives in Austalia and her products are sold using the Australian Dollar on her site. We did a conversion at the time of the import, but numbers may be off, depending on the exchange rate. She will help you with any questions you may have.

$247.00

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Description

***SALE – was $435***

-this rare and stunning vintage kimono is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own and wear something that is unique and beautiful

-it is entirely hand stitched and made completely of silk (including the lining), constructed to the highest standards and in fabulous condition

-features traditional Japanese styling and extra length to suit a tall person

-the sleeves are loose and have underarm gaps for fit and air circulation 

-wonderful to wear over an evening dress, jeans or silk pyjamas, or to hang on the wall for everyone to admire

-eco dyed/printed with eucalyptus, luquidambar, birch, blackberry and rose leaves, plus found iron objects

-an exceptionally high-quality upcycled garment which has been reinvented with natural colours and prints

-silk (vintage)

size: free

[measurements available by request]

 

“I am a Canadian-born eco artist living and working in the island state of Tasmania. I hold a Bachelor of Education (Art Major, distinction) and a diploma of Art Craft Design; I taught within the state education system, did management and community work, and then found my true calling after having a work-related breakdown in 2002. I opened my gallery/studio exactly 1 year later to the day and discovered eco printing and dyeing in 2008. I have always loved textiles and stitching and part of my mission is to raise awareness of them as a valid art form. My underlying philosophy is to create products and source materials as ethically as I can. I find and reinvent vintage and preloved clothing, fabrics and other materials with natural dyes, paints made from the earth and deconstruction techniques, allowing them to inspire my work. Materials for natural printing and colour are mostly foraged from our own property, where I can manage the trees and plants respectfully. My business is based in northeastern Tasmania, Australia; this is where I display and sell my work.“

art is like breathing to me – life and thoughts impressed on paper, cloth, the air; fleeting sounds and images captured before they escape forever

(c) Rita Summers

Visit my website to see what is current in products and workshops. I do offer a few online workshops if you are not local to Tasmania.   Gone Rustic Studio

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