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LS#1 Large Kumo with small Yokobiki Kanoko (white diamonds) and sequins
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LS#2 Kikko with multicolor dips |
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Our swirling two and three-tiered skirts are made from 100% silk. They are trimmed in Jacquard Baroque silk noil, adding just enough weight to the bottom of the skirt to enhance their flowing movement. We base our intricate designs on an ancient Japanese binding technique called Shibori (shibori is). Shibori design elements are combined with multiple dye baths in many of the skirts to create visually interesting garments. Each skirt is hand-dyed in vibrant colors and features one side seam pocket. Handmade drawstrings attach to an enclosed elastic band making each garment fit most body types. |
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LS#3 Tesuji with color dips and sequins |
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LS#4 Multi Large Kumo with dips and sequins |
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| As the light plays on the fabric it creates waves of spinning color. These skirts have just enough silk to create a “swish” during a gentle dance or a grand “swoosh” during a vigorous spin. The dynamic colors and Shibori patterns have been chosen to accentuate the flow and drape of this luxurious silk making them elegant enough for a night at the Opera or a simple gathering of dancers. Worn with shorter cropped tops or tucked in and belted, these skirts fit any occasion. | ||||||||||||||||
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and John Bear, who have been teaching circle dance since 1985: “ These are spectacular garments, at affordable prices. We love dancing in them . . . and so do many others. We brought a bunch of prototypes to our annual Circle Dance Camp in the high Sierras for people to try out. Dozens of people danced in them, and a fair number took one home. The same thing happened when we put on a workshop in western Canada this summer. The dancers loved the glorious colors, the wonderful craftsmanship, and how it felt to dance in them. Heather and David have a real winner here.” |
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