Vintage Kimono Plum Blossom Brooch & Earrings Set – Japanese Silk Textile Jewelry – KATAMI Memory Collection -Brick red

A piece of Japanese memory, transformed into a new life.

This jewelry is handmade from vintage Japanese kimono silk, carefully selected for its beautiful colors and traditional patterns.

This piece is made from a kimono with a beautiful brick-red to purple color gradation, creating a rich and elegant backdrop for the floral motifs.

The Brooch in made using sections of the chrysanthemum motif from the original kimono, carefully selected and cut so that each flower reveals delicate details of the original textile. Fine gold accents woven into the kimono catch the light softly, adding a subtle touch of elegance.

The same kimono fabric has been used to create several pieces, but each one has a different pattern placement and color balance. Every piece carries its own unique expression.

In Japan, the word “katami” (形見) refers to something precious kept to remember a person or a special time.

KATAMI is inspired by this spirit of carrying memories forward.

A kimono that once accompanied someone’s life is transformed into wearable jewelry — becoming part of a new story with its new owner.

■ Meaning of the Motif

Ume (Plum Blossom)

The plum blossom is traditionally associated with patience, hope, and new beginnings in Japanese culture.

Blooming at the end of winter, before many other flowers, ume has long been appreciated as a symbol of enduring difficult times and looking toward the spring ahead.

Chrysanthemum

The chrysanthemum is a traditional Japanese motif associated with longevity, nobility, and good fortune.

Its graceful form has been used in Japanese textiles and decorative arts for centuries.

■ Design

This set includes:

• Plum blossom brooch
• Matching earrings

Each flower is carefully handmade from vintage kimono silk textile.

The brooch is made from chrysanthemum-patterned sections of the original kimono, preserving the delicate floral design and fine gold details of the fabric.

The brooch and earrings are finished with small white resin pearls, adding a soft accent to the rich colors and traditional textile.

Because the fabric comes from a vintage kimono, the arrangement of the pattern and gold details is naturally unique to each piece.

■ Materials

• Vintage Japanese kimono silk fabric
• Chirimen / crepe silk
• Paper core for structure
• White resin pearls

• ■ Design

  This set includes:

  • Plum blossom brooch with a tiger’s eye accent
  • Matching earrings with small gold glass beads

  Each flower is carefully handmade from vintage kimono silk textile.

  The earrings are made from chrysanthemum-patterned sections of the original kimono, preserving the delicate floral design and fine gold details woven into the fabric.

  Small gold glass beads add a subtle sparkle to the earrings, echoing the fine gold accents of the original kimono.

  The brooch is finished with a piece of tiger’s eye, whose warm golden-brown tones complement the rich brick-red and purple colors of the kimono silk.

  Because the fabric comes from a vintage kimono, the arrangement of the pattern and gold details is naturally unique to each piece.

  ■ Materials

  • Vintage Japanese kimono silk fabric
  • Chirimen / crepe silk
  • Paper core for structure
  • Tiger’s eye (brooch)
  • Gold glass beads (earrings)

  Metal parts:

  • Brooch pin: brass, made in Japan
  • Earrings: surgical stainless steel hooks
  • Jump rings: stainless steel

Metal parts:

• Brooch pin: brass, made in Japan
• Earrings: surgical stainless steel hooks
• Jump rings: stainless steel

■ Size

Brooch:
Approx. 6 cm
Thickness: approx. 1.5–1.6 cm

Earrings:
Approx. 1.7 cm
Thickness: approx. 5 mm

■ Handmade Note

Each piece is handmade in Japan.

Because each flower is cut from a different section of the vintage kimono fabric, small differences in shape, color placement, floral pattern, and gold detailing are part of the character of each piece.

The fabric itself carries the traces of its previous life, making every piece slightly different.

■ Care Instructions

This piece contains delicate silk fabric and a paper core.

Please avoid washing.

To preserve the beauty of the textile, please avoid touching the fabric surface frequently. Natural oils from your hands may affect the delicate textile over time.

Keep away from excessive moisture.

■ Origin

Handmade in Japan

A small piece of Japanese textile history, given a new life to accompany someone new.

Please note: This item is shipped under DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid). Import taxes or duties may be charged upon delivery.