Duster Dress
An Artifact of Time and Gesture
The Story
This piece is a conversation between the past and the present. Each duster begins with antique European linen - textiles I’ve gathered from open-air markets, each carrying the weight and character of a previous life. To work with these fabrics is to listen to them; I let the natural selvedge edges and the memory of the weave dictate where the needle goes.
There is no blueprint here, only intuition. Every seam, both internal and external, is finished by hand using 100% silk thread. It is a slow, quiet process - but I believe these surviving textiles deserve the of care and handwork from the present. This devotion translates into a garment that feels like "soft armor"—something that grounds you the moment you put it on.
The Artistry of the Detail
The Fabric: Antique linen that I hand-patch and mend, making every duster a one-of-a-kind piece. The Hand-Finished Seam: Every seam, both internal and external, is finished by hand using 100% silk thread.
The Ceramics: I sculpt each charm and buttons by hand in my studio and fire them in small batches in the ceramic studio next door. They act as weighted anchors, giving the linen a beautiful, intentional drape.
The Closures: Silk-braided straps and hand-knotted tassels meet hand-stitched buttonholes, allowing you to wear the piece open and airy or closed and structured.Living Color: Natural Dyeing
These pieces are botanically dyed to order, designed to age beautifully and shift slightly in tone over years of wear.
Cutch Brown: A deep, earth-born wood tone.
Sea Almond Sand: A muted, washed brown.
Ryukyu Indigo: A vibrant, layered blue rooted in tradition.
Overdyed Black: A dense, complex dark achieved through multiple Ryukyu indigo and almond dye baths.
The Ryukyu Collaboration: My Indigo and Overdyed Black pieces are the result of a partnership with master artisans in the Okinawa countryside. They grow the indigo plants in the most natural way, extracting and dyeing the linen in a cycle dictated by the seasons.
Bringing it Home
Each duster is made specifically for you, designed to soften and grow more beautiful with every year of wear.
Materials: Antique European Linen, 100% Silk Thread, Hand-fired Ceramic.
Care: A gentle hand wash with neutral soap or a thoughtful dry cleaning will keep the hand-stitching secure for a lifetime.
Lead Times:
Undyed: 2 weeks.
Naturally Dyed (Sea Almond/Cutch): 6 weeks.
Ryukyu Indigo: 16 weeks (reflecting the artisanal harvest and dye cycle in Okinawa).
Overdyed black:16 weeks (reflecting the artisanal harvest and dye cycle in Okinawa).
The Investment: (USD)
Undyed $1,150
Cutch Brown, Sea Almond sand: $1,300
Ryukyu Indigo: $1,500
Overdyed black (Almond + Ryukyu indigo): $1,800
To Begin Your Commission
Due to the time-intensive nature of this work, I accept a limited number of commissions per month.
To secure your place in the studio schedule, a 50% deposit is required. The balance is due only when your garment is ready to ship.
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