The Sweet Gypsy Rose kimono is crafted from exquisite silk/rayon velvet burnout, featuring a dark, richly layered floral design with a luminous, stained-glass–like effect. The contrast between sheer silk and plush velvet creates extraordinary depth, allowing the pattern to glow softly when backlit — a true work of wearable art.
Black beaded fishnet tassels cascade gracefully along the neckline, underarm, cuffs, and hem, adding subtle movement and artisanal detail without overpowering the silhouette. Made from a single shawl, this kimono has no side seams, allowing the fabric and design to flow uninterrupted around the body.
Effortless yet striking, Sweet Gypsy Rose is designed to be worn dressed up or down — a timeless statement piece in a luxe, heirloom-quality material, made to last and be passed down for generations.
Measurements
Taken while garment is laid flat and open
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Bust: up to 44"
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Shoulder: 17"
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Length (not including fringe): 44"
Fabric & Care
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Silk Rayon Burnout Velvet
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Dry Clean Only
Available Styles
The Sweet Gypsy Rose design is offered in multiple heirloom silhouettes, each crafted to honor the beauty of this rare silk velvet burnout fabric.
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Long Kimono (shown on mannequin)
A dramatic, flowing silhouette made from a single shawl with no side seams, allowing the stained-glass floral design to drape uninterrupted. -
Short Kimono
Cropped to the hip for a lighter, effortless feel while maintaining the same luxurious silk velvet burnout and hand-beaded tassel detailing. Perfect for everyday wear without sacrificing elegance. -
Caftan (Two-Shawl Construction)
Crafted from two full silk velvet burnout shawls, this caftan offers extraordinary volume, depth, and presence. The doubled fabric creates a truly special piece — rich, fluid, and unmistakably heirloom — designed to be worn for decades and passed down through generations.
Each style is thoughtfully constructed to showcase the artistry of the fabric while offering different ways to wear and live in these pieces over time.
About Velvet Burnout (Devoré)
The velvet burnout process, also known as devoré, is achieved by applying an acid to a fabric woven from a natural protein fiber (silk) and a natural non-protein fiber (rayon). The acid selectively burns out the non-protein fiber, leaving behind sheer woven silk and intricate velvet designs.
This process results in an exceptionally detailed textile of the highest quality — one that is both labor-intensive and costly to produce. The Art Deco–inspired patterns used in these shawls are based on 1920s prints, creating a luminous, stained-glass glow when light passes through the silk.
Often described as “wearable art,” this fabric becomes increasingly beautiful the more it is worn and loved.