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.

Gifts for her

Struggling for gift ideas for the lady in your life? This silk scarf is the perfect gift for someone special. It's made from two vintage Japanese kimono fabrics in a bold colour palette of red and blue.

Th main body of the scarf is made from a red kimono fabric that has a pretty floral design. There are touches of blue, green, yellow and white to add drama.

I've added a contrasting border made up of a geometric blue and white kimono fabric. The blue matches the blue of the flowers and adds drama to each end of the scarf.

This is a decorative scarf and great for enhancing any outfit. Wear it casually with jeans and a jacket, or dress it up with a little black dress for an evening event.

This scarf makes a great gift for a Japan lover and it is totally unique. You will not find it anywhere else! All items are gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

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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

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

 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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Orange delight

 Orange is such a happy colour and I'm in love with this orange scarf, made from two vintage kimono fabrics pieced together. I chose a colour palette of pink and orange and wanted to match the orange of the kimono with the fan motif on the pink kimono.

This silk scarf is double sided and makes a great addition to any outfit.

I love the injection of green on the maple leaves that rest on the orange fan motif.

This scarf can be wrapped once around the neck or it could be tied in a big bow for wow factor. The perfect gift for someone special.

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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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Teal satin scarf

 I designed this print for my Spoonflower shop and decided to have it printed onto a satin fabric which gives the design a beautifully rich feel, perfect for making into decorative scarves.

This scarf makes a great gift for a loved one and comes gift wrapped in pink tissue paper. It can be sent directly to its recipient with an optional gift message included.

Use it as a scarf around the neck, drape it around the shoulders or use it as a headscarf.

You can also buy this print on a variety of fabrics or as ready-made items in my Spoonflower shop.

Satin scarf

 I recently designed a print for one of the Spoonflower design challenges which was called Wild Grasses. I was inspired by the delicate grasses found in the countryside and included butterflies, dragonflies and bees amongst the foliage.

For this print, I used a background colour of teal with lighter tones of green and turquoise for the foliage and insects.

I've since had this design printed up onto a lovely satin fabric, perfect for making into decorative scarves.

The satin is lovely and soft and really brings out the colour of the print.

This scarf makes a great gift for someone special - it comes gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and an optional gift message can be added at the checkout. It can also be sent straight to its recipient.

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