Collection: Kimono
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Kimonos Made from Upcycled Saris
The kimono in the I was a Sari collection is a fluid layer rather than a rigid garment. Open at the front, with wide sleeves and a fabric belt, it drapes naturally around the body. Choose a short kimono robe or a printed kimono, both made from upcycled saris.
What is an open kimono?
A lightweight outer layer without fixed closures. Its open front and removable fabric belt let you decide how much shape to create. At I was a Sari, this traditional silhouette is reinterpreted through repurposed sari textiles.
How does the kimono fit and move?
The kimono is intentionally unstructured. Wide sleeves create volume without stiffness, and the belt can be tied loosely or cinched at the waist, so it works across different body types.
Why choose a kimono made from upcycled saris?
Each kimono uses existing sari fabric, selected and reworked by women artisans in Mumbai. Variations in colour, pattern and texture are part of the design, not imperfections.
When and how to wear a kimono
Wear it over a dress, pants or a simple slip top. Left open it adds movement, belted it becomes more defined. It is also a perfect beach cover-up with a pareo.
Prefer a pull-on shape? Discover our kaftans and all kimonos & kaftans.