Cherry Blossom Plant Dye / One-Piece Skirt / Hand-Dyed Child

Sakura. There are various theories about the etymology of "sakura." One theory suggests that cherry blossom trees were historically used to divine the harvest—"sa" meaning "spirit of rice" and "kura" meaning "seat of the gods." Other theories propose it evolved from "sakuya" (meaning blooming) of Konohanasakuya-hime, a goddess from the Kojiki, or that it is a phonetic shift from "sakiura," meaning blooming profusely. From "An Illustrated Record of Edo Flowers" https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53180662673_945bdd5713_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53180162621_35f38f4854_b.jpg The cherry blossom tree is a tree of the seasons, bursting with vibrant red blossoms in spring, its leaves a deep green in summer. In autumn, the leaves turn red and fall, and in winter, one can admire the curves of its branches. Every spring, the cherry tree in the yard blooms, transforming the entire space into a world of pink. It's as if pink rain is falling, the green lawn becomes a pink carpet, and the low shrubs are adorned with cherry blossoms like crowns. Ah, I feel the urge to capture this moment. So, I spread a cloth beneath the cherry tree. One by one, cherry blossoms landed on the white cotton fabric. I then added a specially prepared plant-based ash, allowing the fallen blossoms to leave their traces on the cloth like the trails of tiny stars. The fabric dyed with cherry blossom ash is initially green. After resting for a few months, it slowly transforms into gentle shades of brown. It's always fascinating to observe the transformation of plant-dyed fabrics! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53180589150_61881c2b39_b.jpg There is only one piece of fabric dyed with cherry blossoms, so it can only be made into one skirt. Indeed! Let's create a versatile one-piece skirt that isn't constrained by body shape! Paired with white tea fabric, it becomes a one-piece skirt. You can tie it around your waist in any way you like, creating your own unique style. The plant-dyed fabric is light and slightly sheer. We recommend pairing it with the White Tea Top to ensure comfort and coverage. Shinichi | White Tea https://www.pinkoi.com/product/4qSJhe5c https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53180601355_b680cb7d82_b.jpg │ Measurements One-piece skirt (flat lay): Total length 67-90cm (includes a 42cm modesty panel) Skirt width: 116cm (one-piece skirt, waist size is adjustable) Model: ZhiZhi, 155cm │ Fabric Characteristics Transparency: Slightly sheer Elasticity: None │ Care Instructions Hand wash separately. Each hand-dyed item will subtly change with every wash. I personally cherish the marks left by time and wear after each cleaning. Water and time are also colors, after all. ______ Please note that screen displays and varying light conditions may cause slight color variations in the fabric.