Wearable Architecture
Kimono Roots imagines a world where dressing means cultivating, listening, and slowing down. Where a garment is not consumed but cared for. It began with a question: when was the last time I wore something that could not be replicated? The answer became a living, wearable architecture that resists fast fashion’s speed, replaceability and emotional neutrality.
Roots & Sashiko
Inspired by the kimono’s deep connection to nature, this piece is grown from wheat seed roots, fully biodegradable, and hand-stitched with sashiko, a Japanese meditative embroidery technique. Over six months, the roots grew, dried, and became fiber, making slowness the essence of the material.
Embodied Care
In an intimate setting, visitors are invited to touch, wear, and briefly embody the kimono, witnessing an act of care. They can leave a single word capturing what they felt, experiencing the garment’s connection to time, care, and slowness.
