Peony Dyed Linen and Cotton Back Pleat Blouse

Peony Dyed Linen and Cotton Back Pleat Blouse We crafted this blouse using a cotton-linen plain weave fabric. It perfectly captures the "best of both worlds"—the softness of cotton and the non-clingy, breathable nature of linen. The thin shirt fabric offers a light and cool wearing experience. This piece was dyed using the botanical dye method, utilizing dyes extracted directly from plants. Dyed with peonies, it boasts a pale, slightly muted dusty pink color. ● Language of the Peony flower: Sincerity, Shyness. The back pleat design provides both an elegant look and ease of movement. With a relaxed width, it comfortably fits up to a size L. Featuring a three-dimensional pattern, the back hem is slightly rounded and longer, creating a gentle and graceful atmosphere. From the side, the silhouette appears naturally fluffy and soft. The cuffs and hem feature an approximately 5 cm outward folded design, serving as a stylish accent that makes this simple blouse look effortlessly chic. Although the fabric is thin, it is not sheer, allowing you to wear it confidently on its own. ········································································· * The fabric used has acquired organic cotton certification from Avanti Co., Ltd. * For washing, please hand wash or place in a laundry net and wash on a gentle cycle. We recommend using non-fluorescent, unbleached detergent. Dry in the shade. * Model height: 158 cm. Materials: 50% Organic Cotton, 50% Linen (Woven in Shiga Prefecture, Japan) Size: Length approx. 53 cm Sleeve length (from center back) approx. 45 cm Hem width approx. 65 cm 〇 Features the Family Seal of the Japan Organic Cotton Association (JOCA). - About the JOCA Family Seal - Based on the JOCA Charter, this seal signifies that the product was created by JOCA member companies aiming to popularize organic cotton products, using human- and eco-friendly methods combined with Japanese technology and sensibility. 【What is Botanical Dye?】 It is a dyeing technique that extracts natural dyes from flowers, leaves, roots, stems, trees, bark, and fruits. A protein-based paste is applied evenly to the fabric to bind the fibers and natural dyes. By blending a minimal amount of chemical dyes, colorfastness is improved without the use of mordants (reducing discoloration from light, sweat, and washing, while stabilizing the pigments). This method brings out beautiful, natural colors on the fabric. Unlike chemical dyes, natural dyes are not made from a single component. A single color contains numerous pigments. As both strong and weak pigments diffusely reflect light, the resulting color appears gentle and soothing to our eyes. We hope you enjoy the vibrant yet deep and tender hues unique to botanical dyeing. Botanical dyeing produces less water pollution and requires less water consumption during the dyeing process, making it an eco-friendly method that is gentle on both the earth and its people.