turquoise beadedThis luscious scarf is handmade from the silk of a vintage Japanese kimono.

It has a woven design of plum blossom (ume) on branches. Ume bloom in late winter and as such have become a symbol of resilience and overcoming hardship. Their brief bloom and appealing scent also associates ume with the Japanese concept of ideal womanhood.

It is urushi silk, with lacquered threads to create a design resembling embroidery.

The long glass beaded fringe is contemporary.

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