Lotus Kimono - No. 73 Vida Vest using the traditional kantha embroidery

using the traditional kantha embroidery technique

continuous stitches – a method that has been used in India for hundreds of years and especially common among women in the countryside

To maintain its unique expression

and the outside of the sleeves are decorated with embroidered scallop edge trimmings

Lotus Kimono - No. 73 Vida Vest using the traditional kantha embroideryLotus Kimono is a loose fit short kimono with sleeves. The kimono has drop shoulders and is made with a panel in neckline, that continues along placket center front. This unique item is made from a beautiful upcycled sari handpicked by SISSEL EDELBO. The sari has previously been worn by an Indian woman, which means that smaller imperfections, such as small stains and loose threads will occur. However, to us these imperfections are the garments unique