Hokkoh Cotton Shantung 'Phoenix' | Aegean

This Hokkoh fabric is 110-112cm wide 

Hokkoh Cotton Shantung 'Phoenix' | Aegean

• 110cm wide
• 170 gsm approx.
• Made in Japan
• 100% Cotton
• Non-Directional 

I'm excited to release a wonderful selection of more traditional Japanese prints from Hokkoh.  The 'Phoenix' motif appears in the 'Chronicles of Japan' and is believed to appear in times of peace and prosperity, as it heralds the dawn of a harmonious era.  I think we all need a Phoenix in our corner ;-).  The design is stunning, with birds, flowers and swirls.  Both colourways feature stunning metallic gold, which outlines all elements of the print, and makes it so special.   

The cloth is a gorgeous shantung cotton, with the texture coming from the different sized yarns. The weight is 170gsm, and it's perfect for shirts, blouses, dresses, pinafores, pants, skirts that have a bit of structure. 

'Phoenix' comes in two colourways:

Aegean: this has a colour palette of red, blues, white and taupe, all set against an Aegean blue background.  

Navy:  features an array of blues, soft sage, grey-taupe and small moments of white, all on a deep navy background. 

We stock so many beautiful sewing patterns that would be a perfect match with this fabric. Here are some Indie Pattern suggestions:

• Monsterfabriken - Bonnie, Cina, Elizabeth, Elsa, Ester, Flora, Marika, Vanja
  
• Ann Ringstrand - Holy Shirtdress, Gather Dress (and check out the SEW book). 
• Atelier Brunette - La Jupe, La Chemisette, La Robe Chemise, La Robe Butterfly 
  
• Sewing and the City - Mercer
• Merchant and Mills - Edie, Ellis and Hattie, Ellsworth, Factory, Florence, Shepherd, Winnie
• Now and Then - Beach Pyjamas, Tilbury, All Seasons, Hepburn, Revere, Amelie
• Atelier Jupe - Lynn, Sienna, Frida, Tilda, Olivia, Emily, Pippa, Lottie/Kate, Este.
• The Avid Seamstress - The Blouse, The Everyday Shirt, The Raglan Dress, The Day Dress, The Pyjama Bottoms, Sun Dress
• Atelier Scammit - Astree, Vertige, Zephir, Absolu, Jenna
  
• Closet Core Patterns – Cielo, Elodie, Charlie, Carolyn, Pauline, Kalle
• Folkwear Patterns – Mexico Dress (and Top), Hapi and Haori, Japanese Kimono, Walking Skirt
• Friday Pattern Co. – Sagebrush Top, Square Neck, Davenport, Saturday Skirt Set, Saguaro, Donny, Avenir
• I AM Patterns – Barbara, Cassiopee, Gaia, Jain, Joy, Juliette, Lucienne, Sherazade, Cinderella, Irma, Octarine, Aura, Helios, Heset, Marty
  
• Maison Fauve - Scala,  Penelope, Zenith, Atlas, Lauren,  Violette, Marissa, Soho, Skyline, Chelsea, Haut Vol, Transat.
• Named Patterns – Helmi, Reeta Shirt Dress, Ninni, Valo, Hali
  
• The Assembly Line – Cuff Top, Cuff Dress, Oversized Shirt, The Shirt Dress
  
• Sew House Seven - Romey, Remy, Sauvie, Wildwood, Free Range Slacks, 
• Tilly and the Buttons - Cleo, Esti, Marth, Stevie. 
  

Cloth Care:

Delicate Cycle; 30 Degrees, Line Dry. Wash colours separately. The finished garment will last longer and look better if it is shaken out when wet and placed on a hanger to dry. To prevent fading, wash inside out and dry in the shade. Cotton needs a warm to hot iron. Conduct a spot test. Cotton is dry cleanable.