Shipibo Hand Knit Kimono | Hand Embroidered Cotton

Sourced through Casa de Oso in Pisac and created by Shipibo artisans in Pucallpa, Peru, this extraordinary kimono is a true work of wearable textile art.

Each piece takes approximately two to three months to complete, with intricate embroidery built slowly across the garment by hand. The result is a richly patterned surface that carries the unmistakable presence of time, skill, and individual craftsmanship.

The embroidery reflects the visual language of the Shipibo-Konibo people of the Peruvian Amazon, where geometric pattern, repetition, and flowing line form a deeply recognizable textile tradition. Every garment develops its own rhythm through colour, stitch, and variation, ensuring that no two pieces are ever exactly alike.

Lightweight in structure but substantial in detail, the relaxed open silhouette allows the embroidery to remain the focus. It can be worn as a statement garment, layered into everyday dress, or kept as a treasured collector textile.

This is not fast fashion, nor is it designed to be. It is a garment shaped slowly, deliberately, and by hand.

Intricate. Singular. Made over months, not moments.

✨ Why You’ll Love It
● Created by Shipibo artisans in Pucallpa, Peru
● Sourced through Casa de Oso in Pisac
● Approximately 2–3 months of handwork per piece
● Intricate embroidery creates a richly layered visual surface
● Each garment is one of a kind
● Designed to be worn as both clothing and collectible textile art

✨ Product Details
● Material: 100% cotton
● Construction: Hand-embroidered
● Origin: Pucallpa, Peru
● Sourcing: Casa de Oso, Pisac
● Production Time: Approximately 2–3 months per piece
● Silhouette: Relaxed open kimono
● Availability: Extremely limited

✨ Design & Craftsmanship
● Dense hand embroidery creates depth, movement, and dimensional texture
● Flowing geometric patterns reflect traditional Shipibo-Konibo textile language
● Natural variations in stitch, colour, and pattern are part of each garment’s individual character
● Lightweight cotton allows the piece to drape naturally while keeping the embroidery visually prominent
● Open construction offers versatility without compromising the integrity of the textile work
● Designed with the presence of wearable art rather than conventional seasonal fashion

✨ Heritage & Ethos
● Created through traditional artisan textile practice in the Peruvian Amazon
● Supports the continuation of highly skilled hand-embroidery traditions
● Produced slowly and in extremely limited quantities
● Each piece reflects the individuality of the artisan who created it
● Sourced with an emphasis on provenance, craftsmanship, and cultural continuity

✨ Styling Inspiration
● Wear over simple monochrome pieces to let the embroidery remain the focal point
● Layer over dresses, bodysuits, or tailored separates
● Equally at home at festivals, gatherings, ceremonial occasions, or elevated everyday wear
● Style as a statement garment or preserve as a treasured collector textile

✨ Care
● Hand wash gently in cold water
● Use mild detergent only
● Do not wring or aggressively agitate embroidered areas
● Lay flat or hang carefully to dry
● Store away from prolonged direct sunlight
● Treat as heirloom-quality textile art

Months of work. Generations of tradition. One singular garment.

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