{"product_id":"rework-handmade-vintage-haori-jacket","title":"Rework handmade vintage haori Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy do I upcycle kimonos? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKimono is such a beautiful part of Japanese tradition, yet people in Japan rarely wear them anymore — and around 500 tonnes are thrown away every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf they’re going to be thrown away, I’d rather cut them, stitch them, make them funky and give them a whole new life — then send them back out into the world to be loved again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s why I do what I do. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this piece, I customised a beautiful vintage wool Kasuri kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKasuri is a traditional Japanese weaving technique where sections of the yarn are dyed before being woven into the fabric. When the dyed threads are carefully aligned during weaving, they create distinctive patterns with slightly blurred or feathered edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese subtle irregularities are part of the beauty of Kasuri, giving each textile its own unique character and handmade feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage wool kimono has been given a new life with modern details, combining traditional Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom orders welcome!\u003cbr\u003eLet’s create something incredible that’s completely one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGot an idea? Drop me a message anytime!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Groovy Japanese Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64604465529209,"sku":"2602KI0F-02","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2430\/9406\/files\/1B42544A-C281-4018-A854-EA99FD8F3FD6.png?v=1789565763","url":"https:\/\/groovyjapaneseboutique.co.uk\/products\/rework-handmade-vintage-haori-jacket","provider":"Groovy Japanese Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}