Modern Jackets Tailored From Treasured Silk

Our talented 'Once I Was A Sari' tailors in India carefully select each sari for its beauty and quality, to refashion into a modern garment, designed to showcase the splendor of the precious fabric.

The beauty of each item lies in its imperfection, with any minor inclusions being your assurance of an unrepeatable handmade item. We call these Indian style sari jackets perfectly imperfect. The Kimono is a longer jacket than the Muse, generally covering the hips, depending on your height. It also comes with a silk sash to tie around your waist or tie at the back, forming a half belt. This will give the jacket more shape & less volume. Another stunning variation is to wrap a Japanese style Obi, or upcycled sari silk Obi around your waist!

Each Indian inspired garment is free size and comes in its own silk bag, fashioned from remnant silk, to minimise any wastage. No two are the same, so you can be reassured you are choosing a truly unique piece.

Please note, in store we sell some "seconds" where the imperfections of the vintage fabric are deemed to be a flaw rather than a feature, which is reflected in the pricing of the garment and noted on the swing tag. These garments are still beautiful. They are not available through our online store, as we feel a thorough inspection, with our assistance, is required. 

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our upcycled sari silk clothing.

Please enjoy the enduring pleasure of these unique and delightful pieces, happy in the knowledge that their creation has left a smaller footprint on our planet. 

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AS EACH KIMONO JACKET IS INDIVIDUAL , PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR COLOUR CHOICE IS AVAILABLE BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US TO DISCUSS OR ASK FOR MORE PICTURES.

These pictures are examples only and may not be an accurate reflection of current colours. 

TO SEE MORE COLOUR CHOICES PLEASE CONTACT US FOR PICTURES OF OUR CURRENT AVAILABLE SILKS