Kimono scarf

 I recently received some stunning kimono fabrics in the mail from Japan and I've been busy sewing with them and creating some stunning decorative scarves.

This kimono scarf is made from a beautiful multi colour fabric depicting abstract images of bowls in a variety of designs. It looks great draped around the neck.

This kimono has been pieced together with another kimono fabric in a shade of burgundy/brown.

The colours are so vibrant and are a great way to lift an outfit.

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Kimono scarf

 I lived in Tokyo for four years and during that time I amassed a rather large collection of kimonos and kimono pieces. I often went to shrine sales where you could find some amazing pieces and I would always gravitate towards the brightly coloured fabrics or the ones with bold prints. Sometimes I bought a whole kimono and sometimes I would just buy small pieces of kimono. I didn't always know what I would do with these fabrics, but was drawn to them for a reason.

I soon realised that the smaller kimono pieces I bought were perfect for making into patchwork kimono scarves. The more the fabrics and colours clash, the more interesting it becomes as a finished piece.

Vibrant purple sits next to soft green and over-sized florals and butterflies become abstract shapes.

Every angle of the scarf looks different and you can change the feel of it depending on how you wear it.

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Kimono magic

I've just added a piece of magic to my store. This stunning decorative silk scarf made from vintage kimono fabric swatches from my collection, pieced together to create a patchwork effect.

I decided to use a pleasing colour palette of terracotta, cream and black in a variety of fabric weights and textures.

The scarf is double-sided, so that either way you arrange it, a stunning design will be showing.

 I love the combination of floral fabrics with geometric fabrics, and I've also included a solid black silk to help break up the colours a bit.

The scarf can be worn in many different ways and it's fun to play with different combinations.

It matches perfectly with the kimono handbag below.

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