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Nippon West Verified independent store

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I repurposed the silk crepe for this bomber jacket from two vintage kimonos. The fabric for the outer layer is stenciled with a complex pattern including fans, butterflies, carts, wisteria, chrysanthemums, and hand-dyed cherry blossoms. And I made the quilted, inner lining from a formal visiting kimono depicting white peacocks, latticework, pines, and more cherry blossoms. The lining also features family crests of the patron who commissioned this elaborate kimono. I used unbleached, wool batting for the quilting and the edge tape is wool. The back measures 22" from neckline to bottom hem and 26" armpit to armpit. The arm measure 30" from neckline to hem. Show more