“Absolutely beautiful and handcrafted with care—even the packaging was thoughtful. I love knowing I’m wearing something upcycled with real history.”
— Verified Etsy Buyer

From Vintage Kimonos to Age-Old Folklore

Hand taking phone out of handmade pink clutch bag crafted from 1960s vintage kimono silk with sakura design.

Every Piece Tells a Story

At Shisso Designs, we celebrate Japanese artistry through vintage kimono fabrics and folklore-inspired embroidery. Each creation honors tradition while giving stories a fresh, wearable form.

Our Story
Person wearing black hoodie with embroidered Japanese Kitsune yokai design

Discover the Yokai Collection

Step into the mysterious world of Japanese folklore with our embroidered hoodies. Each design features a legendary yokai, bringing centuries of stories to life in modern, wearable style.

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Cultural Roots

Design Philosophy

Shisso Designs is rooted in culture and storytelling.

Each bag is handcrafted from upcycled vintage kimono fabric, carrying the quiet marks of age, time, and memory. Rather than striving for uniformity, we honor the uniqueness of every fabric—the worn threads, faded patterns, and subtle irregularities that tell a story.

Each yokai piece is based on traditional folklore—stories passed down through generations about mysterious spirits and creatures. Drawing from these tales, I design my own interpretation of each character, blending history with personal expression.


Whether it’s the preserved beauty of a vintage kimono or a reimagined spirit from folklore, every piece is created to carry meaning, and connect past and present through wearable storytelling.

Sourcing

At Shisso Designs, quality and authenticity are at the heart of everything we do.

Our vintage kimono fabrics are carefully sourced from authentic, often decades-old textiles that carry the beauty and stories of Japanese culture. Each piece is selected for its unique patterns, textures, and heritage.

For our yokai embroidered pieces, we partner with a trusted third-party manufacturer known for their expert craftsmanship and use of high-quality materials. This ensures that every embroidered design is rendered with precision, durability, and attention to detail—reflecting the same respect for tradition and artistry found in our bags.

Together, these sourcing practices allow us to honor the past while creating wearable art built to last.

Crafted With Purpose

  • Close up of hand stitching being done on dark blue cotton bag interior

    Each kimono bag starts with vintage kimono fabric—full garments or preserved remnants—carefully transformed by hand to preserve patterns and honor heritage.


    Our yokai embroidery designs are produced by skilled partners using quality materials, bringing folklore-inspired artwork to life with precision and care.


    Both lines reflect our commitment to thoughtful craftsmanship and meaningful, wearable stories.

Rooted in Tradition, Made for you

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Past Designs

Pink fold over bag made from upcycled kimono silk with a cloud pattern.
Orange and yellow fold over style bag made from upcycled kimono fabric, featuring a summer floral pattern.
Floral patterned kimono silk clutch bag on a white background