Because the yarn was hand dyed, then hand woven into a textile that feels more like art than clothing.
From the Curator
Likely intended as a robe, I see it as an open-front textile coat. Layered it becomes the focal point without effort.
Details Brand: Peggy Kondo (Textile Artist) Era: Late 20th Century* Origin: Handmade Fabric: Believed to be cotton (fiber not specified on tag) Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No belt included. Features: • Hand dyed yarn • Hand woven textile • Open front silhouette • Intricate geometric weave • Artist label intact • Wearable fiber art *Dating Evidence: Artist label, hand loom construction, hand dyed yarns, and weaving techniques are consistent with Peggy Kondo’s late twentieth-century studio textile work.
