Because kimonos are worn for special occasions, they may end up unused or even discarded. This is where Tokyo Kimono Shoes comes in—to give new life to kimonos as beautifully crafted sneakers. 3rings is focusing on recycled and repurposed design this week, and we thought we’d broaden our traditional coverage of textiles.

Tokyo Kimono Shoes are manufactured in Asakusa by AxT Inc., a company that’s been making shoes for more than 70 years.

To make truly one-of-a-kind creations, Tokyo Kimono Shoes combine used kimonos with leather using traditional shoe-making techniques.

Cut and Paste by Victoria Hughes is another great use of repurposed textiles.