Stork scarf

 I love making scarves for my Etsy shop and this one was especially fun to make. I love the dramatic stork design and loved combining it with the red border on either end of the scarf. Both fabrics come from vintage Japanese kimonos which I have pieced together to create something new and dramatic.

The main print of this scarf comes from a cotton kimono and it was used for the sleeves of the kimono. The storks are on a dramatic sage green colour background. The red fabric comes form a different kimono and has a soft geometric design.

For the back of the scarf I used a vintage black kimono fabric that adds drama to the bright colours.

Touches of orange leaves and berries contrast with the green of the background.

The scarf makes a great addition to any outfit and would make a great gift for a Japanophile. All items are gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an option gift message included.

Kimono cutie

Here's another kimono cutie I've just added to my Etsy shop. It's a decorative kimono scarf made from vintage Japanese kimono fabrics that I've pieced together. I love using a variety of fabrics within one scarf and often like to add a decorative border to the ends of the scarf in a contrasting coloured fabric.

The main body of the scarf is made from a gorgeously soft silk fabric in shades of red, yellow and white on a deep blue background. There is a floral pattern that includes stylised chrysanthemums, maple leaves and blossom.

The scarf can be worn in many different ways. I like to drape it loosely around my neck.

The border design is made from a vibrant red and white geometric design, made up of circles and dots. It also includes floral elements.

This scarf can be worn in many different ways and is a great way of adding colour to an outfit.

All my scarves are wrapped in pink tissue paper and sent with a Cheeky Leopard postcard. They make a great gift for someone special and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

 

Kimono style

I recently added this stunner to my Etsy shop. It's a decorative scarf made from two different vintage Japanese kimono fabrics that I have pieced together to create a totally unique item.

The main section of the scarf uses a silk kimono fabric in soft shades of pinks, blue and greens with a floral motif.

I've added a geometric design kimono to the ends of the scarf in shades of deep pink and white which adds extra drama to the scarf.

The scarf is long and can be tied many different ways. I'm loving this oversized bow.

Look up close and you will see the detail involved in the floral print, with a mixture of blossoms, chrysanthemums and maple leaves - all traditional Japanese design motifs.

The scarf looks great loosely draped around the neck and can accessorise so many different outfits.

The strong print at each end of the scarf adds drama.

This scarf makes a great gift for a Japan lover.

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Kimono scarf

 I love making scarves for my Etsy shop. I really enjoy choosing the fabrics and piecing them together. Each one is made from a vintage Japanese kimono fabric that I have collected on my travels.

This kimono scarf is made from a combination of pink, red and cream kimono fabrics.

The motifs include painterly blossom, stylised blossom and a lovely outline geometric design.

The kimono scarf can look totally different depending on how you wear it. It is double-sided  which means that it has multiple different looks.

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Kimono scarf

Check out this stunner! It's a kimono scarf made from a selection of kimono fabrics pieced together to create a truly original silk scarf and it makes a great gift for a Japanophile.

Whilst living in Japan, I amassed a large selection of vintage kimono fabrics that I bought at the shrine sales around Tokyo. Each piece has been carefully chosen by me to create a stunning item.

For this kimono scarf I chose a selection of orange, red and cream kimono fabrics.

Most of the fabrics in this kimono scarf include birds, flowers or leaves.

The scarf changes in look and style depending on which way you wear it.

If you look closely you will see that one of the fabric pieces includes a stylised peacock design.

This kimono scarf would make a great gift for someone special or just keep it for yourself instead!

 

Kimono scarf

 Another stunner from the Cheeky Leopard scarf collection! This kimono scarf is made from a selection of Japanese kimono fabrics in shades of pink, red and turquoise.

This scarf looks great in many different  ways. It looks great tied in a big bow, like the one above.

Or you could drape it around the shoulders. The great thing about this scarf is that it looks totally different depending on how you drape it.

When I lived in Tokyo I spent a lot of time collecting vintage kimono pieces from the markets around the city. This meant that I developed a large collection of fabrics to use in my scarf creations.

Many kimono designs are beautifully delicate as well as being intricate. They are also printed onto lovely soft silks.

I love this colour combination of soft pinks and turquoise.

The perfect gift for a Japanophile!

Purple clutch bag

I love the colour purple and this purple kimono fabric was calling out to me to be made into a clutch bag. It has a wonderful oversized chrysanthemum design woven into it and makes quite a statement. I've added a matching purple tassel to the zipper pull and given it a stunning burgundy satin lining for a contrasting colour when the bag is opened.

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Kimono scarf

 Kimonos come in many different designs and colours and I normally gravitate towards the more brightly coloured ones but this soft pink one caught my eye. I love the softness of the background colour combined with the bright colours used in the floral design.

This silk scarf is long and thin and really makes a statement to any outfit. Voluptuous chrysanthemum motifs combine with delicate maple leaves and stylised blossoms.

This jaunty bow gives it drama.

Look up close and you will see that some of the flowers are outlined with metallic gold. I love the ombre effect used on some of the petals and leaves.

Double-wrap the scarf around the neck to show off the design to its full extent.

Japanese kimono scarf

 The purple kimono I bought recently has now been made up into a stunning silk scarf with a matching clutch bag. I'm loving the vibrant purple colour as an accessory and love the pop of red in the design.

The kimono has a lovely modern painterly hash design printed onto it.

I picked out the red from the design and used it as the colour for the tassel detail.

Purple is a stunning colour for a scarf and enhances any outfit.

The lining of the clutch bag is also a red colour, for a flash of vibrancy when the bag is opened.

The scarf is long enough to wrap around the neck or could be tied in a jaunty loose knot.

This clutch is big enough to fit sunnies, phone, makeup and keys.

The scarf can also be loosely draped around the neck.