Obijime Skirt
Obijime (帯締め) = a decorative cord to hold the obi on a kimono in place.
100% Deadstock cotton
Inspired by the Obijime, this traditionally decorative cord has been used to hold up the pleated skirt. Traditional decorative ties are encouraged when wearing this skirt. See the how to videos here. This skirt has been hand dyed with organic indigo powder and is zero waste by design.
🏻 Fabric: 100% cotton, damaged deadstock, Remnant Warehouse
🗑 Dye: Avocado pits collected from home kitchen
𓎗 Beads: Fallen branches (Bursera graveolens), Peru, One Love Hollistics
𓍼 Thread:100% cotton, R.Mrecht (CoS dyed with Avocado pits)
🏷 Care Label: 100% cotton, Dortex
- Boil avocado pits to make dye
- Cut 126 Zero Waste Squares
- Fold and overlock into traditional shape
- Dye squares in avocado pit dye
- Wash excess dye from squares
- Hand sew squares into petals
- Join 5-6 petals to form a flowers
- Join all flowers to form hat
- Add beads to centre of flowers
- Sew care label
𐚁 Measure your head’s circumference at the point and angle the hat should sit. The recommended sizing is as follows:
S/M: 54-56cm
M/L: 57-59cm
Custom: May be available on request. Contact Us.
If between sizes please size up, the hat will soften and mould to your head over time.
Due to the delicate nature of Child of Society’s handmde items, special care is required:
⛱ Store in shade away from direct sunlight.
✋︎ Spot clean with a mild detergent and reshape with lukewarm water if necessary.
✘ Do not bleach or soak. Do not tumble dry.
✿ This hat is hand-made and hand dyed with avocado pits. Reflecting nature, colours will naturally change, mature, and fade over time, making it unique to you! I hope you find beauty in this process.
𓍯𓂃 The natural origins of this garment also allow it to be compostable! Please repair, re-gift, donate and dispose responsibly.
Contact Us if you have any questions.
Inspiration
In Japanese culture, when one turns 20 years old, they participate in a Coming of Age Ceremony (seijinshiki). For women, part of this ceremony is to dress in a Furisode style Kimono with traditional hair accessories (kanzashi). When I celebrated my seijinshiki, I was given a box of traditional hair ornaments (kanzashi) to choose from, one being a tsumami hana kanzashi (pinched flower hair ornament). I admired this kanzashi’s beauty as an accessory and as a representation of my culture. I would have liked to continue wearing it, however, could not see it fitting in with my current style/wardrobe. This sparked the recreation of this hair ornament in a modern context. It prompts conversation about the evolving nature of cultural design and tradition.
Tsumami Kanzashi (簪) flowers are traditionally made with silk and starch/rice glue on a base. Traditionally, they are worn with consideration of the motifs that reflect the current season. In my interpretation, I have created a simple and seasonless 5 petal tsumami hana as the base flower. To accommodate the practical needs of a hat (i.e. flexibility, durability and comfort), the flowers are not constructed using the traditional method but rather sewing with thread.
Terms and Conditions
By ordering this item you understand that colours and patterns of the fabric will vary slightly due to the nature of natural dyes and handmade design. Please see our return & refund policies here.
By purchasing this item you also agree to dispose of it responsibly and to the best of your ability. This can include repairing, re-gifting, donating and composting (where possible). Please contact us if you need any assistance with disposal.