Vintage Japanese Rag Ball dress featuring whimsical cat illustrations

featuring whimsical cat illustrations

and mid-century advertising

and natural elasticity

using the dual-dot motif from the original 1993 bandana and drawing inspiration from vintage uncut bandana fabric

The rain cape is unisex and accommodates a range of body types

Vintage Japanese Rag Ball dress featuring whimsical cat illustrationsThis vintage Japanese rag ball was hand formed from tightly wound strips of recycled cotton fabric, reflecting Japan's long tradition of reusing every precious scrap of cloth. Rather than being decorative temari embroidery, this is a simple, utilitarian rag balllikely made as a child's toy, a household sewing aid, or from leftover textile remnants. Layers of faded kimono fabrics and soft cotton strips create a beautiful, organic surface rich in