Short-Sleeved | Botanical Studies

⌇ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53286554198_8f753aa2b6_b.jpg ✦ ✧ ノ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53286554153_1fb4a6711b_b.jpg ҉ Pika GABU Style ҉ · 〔 Botanical Studies 〕 · Printed For a time, I was captivated by botanical illustrations, from the Roman "De Materia Medica," the Edo period Japanese "Honzo Zufu," to Priscilla Susan Bury's "A Selection of Hexandrian Plants of India"... The forms of nature and plants are always awe-inspiring. As I looked, I began to read books related to plants, observing how scientists interpret these mysterious beings. Did you know? Plants use the cooperation of roots and mycelium to connect the forest network! They are social creatures too. Although plants cannot move, they transmit messages in various magical ways. While plants lack eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, they possess the five senses just like humans, and even more! Within a plant, almost all functions are distributed throughout its body. For instance, photoreceptors are not only on the leaves but can be found in other parts as well, as if the entire plant were covered in eyes. Setting aside human logic, observing all things fills me with increasing reverence for nature! Finally, I'd like to share a passage I deeply cherish: "In the beginning, perhaps several kinds, perhaps only one, of tangible forms, were endowed by the Creator with life and certain powers. And the planet on which all things exist, though revolving according to immutable laws of gravity, has evolved from an initial state of extreme simplicity into an infinite variety of exquisite and wondrous forms, and continues to do so." ———Duane Lesley, Primitive Theory of Species https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53285413282_f3cc2b099a_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53286675794_af21831474_b.jpg ☽ ☽ ☽ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53286554113_3d3ec0a27e_b.jpg . *┊ Seemingly simple, but a cherished creation refined through countless revisions ┊ . * When creating prints or encountering fabrics I love, I envision their potential forms. After the first sample garment is completed, we wear it to feel its presence, discussing details for refinement. Sometimes, we adjust the pattern based on the fabric's characteristics. Typically, the birth of a new design requires making several samples and takes a considerable amount of time. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53286767700_c10b409e5b_b.jpg . *┊ The interplay of pattern, material, and color creates our favorite look. ┊ . * ◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53285413452_74d60f0e92_b.jpg □□ Short-Sleeved Sheer Top □□ Perfect for cooler weather. Pair with this ⌇ ✦ ノ or that This versatile piece can be worn as a relaxed, five-sleeved inner layer or a longer outer top. Crafted from a stretchy mesh fabric, it's soft with a beautiful drape. The design features wide sleeves and high side slits for ease of movement. Its sheer quality allows for a subtle hint of skin when layered over a camisole, or adds depth when worn over a thin long-sleeved shirt. ノ Stretchy Sheer Fabric ノ Raw hem and sleeve cuffs (The material will not unravel!) Measurements (cm) FREE SIZE Bust: 57; Shoulder Width: 40; Length: 77; Sleeve Length: 35 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53286675579_21ec42dc9b_b.jpg ◢◤◢◤ ◢◤◢◤ ◢◤◢◤ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53286307406_e075c19eaa_b.jpg □□ Sheer Stretch Pants □□ The ultimate layering essential! Add flair to long tops and dresses with these statement pants. Made from a soft, stretchy mesh fabric with a fluid drape, these wide-leg inner pants are perfect for bouncing around or doing yoga! Their sheer nature prevents layering from feeling heavy, offering a tantalizing glimpse of your calves. ノ Stretchy Sheer Fabric ノ No pockets ノ Raw hem design (The material will not unravel!) ノ Add our inner shorts for a less revealing look (Otherwise, it might be too daring!) Measurements (cm) FREE SIZE Waist: 33~Full elastic; Hips: 53 Crotch: 34; Length: 95 Thigh Width: 33; Hem Width: 22 ┊┊ Model: Pumpkin, 162 cm / ◢◤◢◤ Think they're too long? We've specifically chosen a material that won't fray, so you can simply snip them with scissors ✂️ to your desired length! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53286307261_767a604f37_b.jpg ҉ ҉ ҉ ҉ ҉ ҉ Material: Top: Polyester; Spandex Pants: Polyester; Spandex Care: Hand wash, machine wash, dry clean OK • Machine wash in a laundry bag • Reshape and hang dry after de-watering • Do not bleach • Do not tumble dry ∷ Pika uses clothing as a medium to observe the fleeting moments of daily life, collecting fragments of connection. Hand-crafted patterns are cut and sewn into wearable landscapes. Even in this technological age, we eschew computer pattern-making. We hope to convey the warmth of touch through our hands. Every step, every process, is a precious existence in the nurturing of Pika's creations. ∷ ╰--╮Designed by the Pika Team, Made in Taiwan ╭--╯ From fabric to design to production, 100% born in Taiwan! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53286733829_a051e38880_b.jpg ҉ ҉ ҉ ҉ ҉ ҉ /Notes/ Screen colors may vary slightly. Feel free to message us to schedule a fitting at the Pika Taipei studio. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53289056691_1ae3772068_b.jpg