Holiday gifts with a purpose: Repurposed kimono goods
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The online fundraiser is closed but if you missed out, we will be hosting a special one-day pop-up fundraiser at our Virtual Tree Planting event on Saturday, December 10, 9am-12pm at James Campbell High School, Building O. Event details here!
As the holiday season approaches, the Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi has partnered up once again with local textile artists Elizabeth Kent and Ellen Godbey Carson for a special holiday fundraiser.
Between November 1-30 (while supplies last) new monthly donors and one-time donations of $75 or more made online will receive a one-of-a-kind gift handmade by Elizabeth or Ellen. Elizabeth has graciously donated ceramic goods as well as scarves, vests, table runners, shawls and jackets and Ellen has generously donated her gorgeous handmade quilts all made from repurposed vintage kimono.
You can view preview all of the gifts below, items subject to availability as gifts are first come first served with preference given to order of donations received.
Donations and gift groups are as follows:
Sign up as a new monthly donor at $5/month or make a $75 one-time donation: Infinity scarf
Sign up as a new monthly donor at $10/month or make a $150 one-time donation: Long scarf
Sign up as a new monthly donor at $15/month or make a $200 one-time donation: Table runner, vest, or shawl
Sign up as a new monthly donor at $20/month or make a $300 one-time donation: Handmade jackets, treasured kimono jackets, and ceramic goods
$1,000 one-time donation: Kimono art quilt
*Monthly donations must be made for 12 months minimum, exceptions may apply
*Gifts are non-transferable between gift groups
100% of your donations will stay here in the islands. Donations are non tax-deductible and will support our grassroots advocacy and lobbying work to defend our natural and cultural resources and the lives that depend on them, protect our open spaces, and hold corporations accountable.
Once you make your donation, you will receive an email from hawaii.chapter@sierraclub.org with instructions about how to choose your item. If you have any questions, please email hawaii.chapter@sierraclub.org or call us at 808-538-6616 ext 1.
Infinity scarves ($5/month or $75 one-time donation)
Solid purple infinity scarf made from a silky fabric
Measurements: 21.5” x 5” when laid flat
(14 x 5.5) Bamboo leaves on a dark gray fabric, made from fabric found outside of Fukuoka
Measurements: 14” x 5.5” when laid flat
(24”x3) Fun neck scarf, hand knit in a Japanese design, yellow with white yarn woven through
Fuzzy neck scarf, a design found in Japan and hand knit in Kailua
Measurements: 24” x 4” (adjustable closure)
Hand knit, adjustable deep blue neck scarf made in Kailua
Measurements: 21” x 3” when laid flat (with adjustable closure)
Cream with pink ombre lining, made out of kimono lining found in Osaka
Measurements: 17” x 5” when laid flat
(19 x 6.5) Hand-dyed infinity scarf made from kimono sleeve lining, taupe with black accents
Measurements: 19” x 6.5” when laid flat
Stay warm in a black velvet knotted cowl with sequin details
Measurements: 24” x 4” when laid flat (adjustable closure)
(22x2.5”) Long infinity scarf with twist detail, made from hand-dyed kimono fabric found in Kyoto (can be doubled)
Measurements: 22” x 2.5”
Beautiful printed infinity scarf with twist detail, made from kimono fabric
Measurements: 12” x 6” when laid flat
Cream and orange dyed infinity scarf with embellished detail made from kimono lining
Measurements: 21” x 5”
Hand-dyed infinity scarf, reminiscent of the ocean
Measurements: 19” x 4” when laid flat
Hand-dyed infinity scarf in shades of green, made from kimono lining
Measurements: 21” x 4” when laid flat
Multi-colored infinity cowl with a double twist
Measurements: 17” x 4” when laid flat
Stay warm and stylish with this one of a kind, hand knit scarf made in Kailua in green, blue and yellow
Measurements: 14” x 6.5” when laid flat
Hand-dyed, indigo ocean and sky infinity scarf made from vintage fabric
Measurements: 16” x 4” when laid flat
Colorful, hand-knitted cowl made from eyelash yarn
Measurements: 14” x 4” when laid flat
Hand-dyed infinity scarf, dyed with rambutan, avocado pit and Tahitian gardenia. Due to the nature of the dye, it will fade over time. Made from kimono lining
Measurements: 18” x 5.5” when laid flat
This cowl will keep you warm and cozy when itʻs cold! Made from fun yarn found in Kailua
Measurements: 11” x 4” when laid flat
Dyed infinity scarf in light blue, made from kimono sleeve lining - this pattern is reminiscent of bamboo!
Measurements: 19” x 6” when laid flat
Black infinity scarf with cream detail, made from a summer weight kimono from Kyoto
Measurements: 26” x 5” when laid flat
Infinity scarf made from red kimono fabric with embossing
Measurements: 16” x 3” when laid flat
Indigo dyed infinity scarf made from kimono lining
Measurements: 26” x 6” when laid flat
Purple and gray ombre infinity scarf, made from a hand-dyed kimono lining
Measurements: 15” x 3” when laid flat
Hand-dyed infinity scarf created from vintage indigo fabric
Measurements: 17” x 6.5” when laid flat
Deep blue hand dyed infinity scarf made from kimono fabric
Measurements: 20” x 6” when laid flat
Elegant, smooth black infinity scarf, made from a formal kimono. Kimono fabric found in Kyoto
Measurements: 23” x 4” when laid flat
Ruched, stretchy infinity scarf in green and blue with a brown pattern. Fabric was found from a Haiku collection
Measurements: 21” x 3” when laid flat
Long scarves ($10/month or $150 one-time donation)
(60x6) Blue scarf with floral screen print, made from a kimono
Measurements: 60” x 6”
Long, hand-dyed scarf made from kimono lining
Measurements: 78” x 7” when laid flat
Yellow, blue and red silk scarf made from kimono lining with blue handmade flower accent
Measurements: 46” x 6.5” when laid flat
Cream and pink, ombre, soft silk scarf made from kimono lining
Measurements: 48” x 6” when laid flat
Black glitter scarf, made from kimono fabric from Kyoto
Measurements: 62” x 4.5” when laid flat
Hand dyed scarf with shadows of leaves from Elizabethʻs garden, made from kimono lining
Measurements: 44” x 6” when. laid flat
Hand dyed scarf with embellishments, made from an uchikake kimono
Measurements: 59” x 6” when laid flat
Ocean and sky colored scarf, hand-dyed in Kailua from vintage kimono lining
Measurements: 74” x 5” when laid flat
Deep purple, silky scarf with embossing, made from kimono fabric
Measurements: 51” x 5.5”
Beautiful and peaceful nature scenes are found on the fabric of this beige scarf made from kimono fabric found in Olomana
Measurements: 58” x 6.5” when laid flat
Beautiful, yellow and pink scarf with hand-dyed fabric made from three different kimono
Measurements: 54” x 6” when laid flat
Vintage scarf with a few fabric flaws, made from a vintage kimono
Measurements: 56” x 5.5” when laid flat
A lightweight, solid yellow silk scarf with fabric found from the Mānoa collection
Measurements: 76” x 7.5” when laid flat
Scarf hand-dyed with olena and ombre details. Made from a kimono sleeve lining
Measurements: 53” x 6” when laid flat
Yellow and blue bamboo printed scarf from three different kimono!
Measurements: 48 ”x 13” when laid flat
Beautiful flowers featured on this pastel scarf - made from a mix of new fabric and vintage kimono bolt from Fukuoka
Measurements: 46” x 7” when laid flat
A pink, blue and multi colored long scarf, fabric hand dyed with olena. Made from kimono
Measurements: 78” x 6” when laid flat
A long, blue and cream patterned scarf on black, reminiscent of fine chinaware! Made from two kimono
Measurements: 72” x 7” when laid flat
Brown scarf with fall leaves, made from synthetic kimono fabric
Measurements: 53” x 6” when laid flat
Brown and pink, hand-dyed scarf made from kimono fabric
Measurements: 54” x 5.5” when laid flat
Hand-dyed scarf made from kimono fabric, with a fun blue and white flower accent handmade by Elizabeth’s friend in Mānoa
Measurements: 76” x 7” when laid flat
Green and light pink, hand-dyed scarf made from kimono lining
Measurements: 53” x 5.5” when laid flat
Pieced scarf with lovely shibori, made from four kimono
Measurements: 64” x 7.5” when laid flat
Hand-dyed scarf in gray and green earth tones, made from two vintage kimono
Measurements: 62” x 6” when laid flat
Beautiful flowers on a pastel scarf made from vintage kimono bolt found in Fukuoka
Measurements: 48” x 7” when laid flat
Dark blue to light grey ombre, hand-dyed scarf made from vintage kimono lining
Measurements: 45” x 6.5” when laid flat
Hand-dyed, slightly sheer blue and white scarf made from repurposed fabric
Measurements: 64” x 5” when laid flat
Table runners, vests, shawls ($15/month or $200 one-time donation)
Colorful shrug, made from a heavier weight fabric. Hand made in Kailua
Measurements: 41” total length x21”
Blue faux shibori shrug/shawl, made from fabric found in Kalihi
Measurements: 43” total length x 19”
Lei fabric found in Kalihi, hand-made slip on shawl
Measurements: 42” total length x 5”
Beige, cream and multi colored woven table runner with metallic gold thread details
Measurements: 64”l x 11”w
This table runner is created from hand-dyed fabric, featuring a beautiful crane. This fabric came from a wedding kimono and obi. Best for smaller tables!
Measurements: 40”l x 11.5”w
This was created from a vintage obi, paired with fabric of unknown origin (likely from Japan or China
Measurements: 78”w x 10”w
This table runner was created from a hand-dyed, embroidered wedding kimono paired with Thai silk
Measurements: 85”l x 12.5”w
This table runner is created from a hand-dyed and embroidered wedding kimono (uchikake) paired with fabric from an unknown source (either Japan or China)
Measurements: 66”l x 12”w
Table runner with embroidered details, made from an obi found in the Wahiawa family collection and paired with beautiful Chinese silk
Measurements: 90”l x 12”w
Dark blue and black shawl, made from kimono fabric found in a small shop in Fukuoka
Measurements: 80”total length x 12”
Hand-dyed slip on shawl made of light blue, printed fabric
Measurements: 38”total length x 20”
Handwoven shawl made from variegated yarn found in a Manoa collection - pink and orange ombre
Measurements: 86” total length x 15”
Purple and cream patterned, cropped jacket made from vintage fabric
Measurements (when laid flat) 48”w x 20”l
Hand-dyed, light purple shrug. Fabric is from a vintage yukata
Measurements: 36”w X 14”l
Slightly cropped, lightweight orange and yellow vest in a fun print. Fabric made in Kailua
Measurements: 27”w x 17”l
Slightly cropped, emerald green vest made from Thai silk
Measurements: 24”w x 17”l when laid flat
Ceramics + jackets ($20/month or $300 one-time donation)
Hand-made, brown and white vase with a handle. Perfect for holding long-stemmed flowers
Small, hand made ceramic vase featuring a hanging crystal detail. Perfect as a vase or candle holder
Beautiful shibori fabric with gold screening, cream and dark red. This jacket was created from a Kyoto kimono
Measurements (sleeve to sleeve when laid flat): 49”w x 34”l
Light green silk jacquard jacket, made from fabric found in Kyoto
Measurements (sleeve to sleeve when flat): 49.5”w x 28”l
Kimono Quilts ($1,000 one-time donation)
This collage of lovely vintage kimono fabrics has a cacophony of purples and violets, including birds, deer, garden and temple scenes, flowers, flying cranes, kanji characters and intricate shibori fabrics
Medium (31”w x 44”h)
Your quilt is a one-of-a-kind creation by Honolulu textile artist Ellen Godbey Carson, lovingly designed and made from dozens of vintage kimono silks and fabrics she has collected. The quilt has a sleeve on the upper back side to easily hang the quilt. For longevity of your quilt, keep it out of direct sunlight, and do not wash it (dry clean only).
This collage of lovely vintage kimono fabrics has gray and maroon colors, flowers, a geisha, and intricate shibori fabrics
Medium (31”w x 43”h)
Your quilt is a one-of-a-kind creation by Honolulu textile artist Ellen Godbey Carson, lovingly designed and made from dozens of vintage kimono silks and fabrics she has collected. The quilt has a sleeve on the upper back side to easily hang the quilt. For longevity of your quilt, keep it out of direct sunlight, and do not wash it (dry clean only).
This collage of summer flowers and greenery evokes the beauty of a summer garden, with rich colors, blossoms, old village scenes and intricate shibori fabrics
Small (23”w x 35”h)
Your quilt is a one-of-a-kind creation by Honolulu textile artist Ellen Godbey Carson, lovingly designed and made from dozens of vintage kimono silks and fabrics she has collected. The quilt has a sleeve on the upper back side to easily hang the quilt. For longevity of your quilt, keep it out of direct sunlight, and do not wash it (dry clean only).
This collage of lovely vintage kimono fabrics celebrates long life and success, with striking red, black and white colors, and includes birds, flowers, matsuri (festival) floats and intricate shibori fabrics
Medium (38” x 40”h)
Your quilt is a one-of-a-kind creation by Honolulu textile artist Ellen Godbey Carson, lovingly designed and made from dozens of vintage kimono silks and fabrics she has collected. The quilt has a sleeve on the upper back side to easily hang the quilt. For longevity of your quilt, keep it out of direct sunlight, and do not wash it (dry clean only).
This collage of lovely vintage kimono fabrics recalls the honor of the samurai, with many fabrics from men’s kimono, with scenes of Mt. Fuji, calligraphy, old village life, birds, bamboo sculpture, arrow, and intricate shibori fabrics
Medium (32”w x 42”h)
Your quilt is a one-of-a-kind creation by Honolulu textile artist Ellen Godbey Carson, lovingly designed and made from dozens of vintage kimono silks and fabrics she has collected. The quilt has a sleeve on the upper back side to easily hang the quilt. For longevity of your quilt, keep it out of direct sunlight, and do not wash it (dry clean only).
This collage of lovely vintage kimono fabrics has a cacophony of blues, including Mt. Fuji, village life, peacock feathers, ocean waves and intricate shibori fabrics
Medium (31”w x 40”h)
Your quilt is a one-of-a-kind creation by Honolulu textile artist Ellen Godbey Carson, lovingly designed and made from dozens of vintage kimono silks and fabrics she has collected. The quilt has a sleeve on the upper back side to easily hang the quilt. For longevity of your quilt, keep it out of direct sunlight, and do not wash it (dry clean only).
This collage of lovely pink vintage kimono fabrics celebrates the beauty of Cherry Blossom season, including flower blossoms and intricate shibori fabrics
Medium (32”w x 43”h)
Your quilt is a one-of-a-kind creation by Honolulu textile artist Ellen Godbey Carson, lovingly designed and made from dozens of vintage kimono silks and fabrics she has collected. The quilt has a sleeve on the upper back side to easily hang the quilt. For longevity of your quilt, keep it out of direct sunlight, and do not wash it (dry clean only).
This collage of lovely vintage kimono fabrics has a cacophony of purples and violets, including flowers, grapes, an embroidered obi, and intricate shibori fabrics
Medium (31”w x 43”h)
Your quilt is a one-of-a-kind creation by Honolulu textile artist Ellen Godbey Carson, lovingly designed and made from dozens of vintage kimono silks and fabrics she has collected. The quilt has a sleeve on the upper back side to easily hang the quilt. For longevity of your quilt, keep it out of direct sunlight, and do not wash it (dry clean only).
Kimono quilt 38
This collage of lovely vintage kimono fabrics evokes the pastels of the morning mist, including flowers and calligraphy
Medium (31”w x 39”h)
Your quilt is a one-of-a-kind creation by Honolulu textile artist Ellen Godbey Carson, lovingly designed and made from dozens of vintage kimono silks and fabrics she has collected. The quilt has a sleeve on the upper back side to easily hang the quilt. For longevity of your quilt, keep it out of direct sunlight, and do not wash it (dry clean only).
Kimono quilt 15
This collage of lovely pink vintage kimono fabrics celebrates the beauty of Cherry Blossom season, including flower blossoms and intricate shibori fabrics
Medium (32”w x 43”h)
Your quilt is a one-of-a-kind creation by Honolulu textile artist Ellen Godbey Carson, lovingly designed and made from dozens of vintage kimono silks and fabrics she has collected. The quilt has a sleeve on the upper back side to easily hang the quilt. For longevity of your quilt, keep it out of direct sunlight, and do not wash it (dry clean only).
Kimono Quilt 46
White and lavender infinity scarf
Measurements: 18” x 6” when laid flat