From the book: “Noragi, literally field wear, were rural garments woven from bast (plant) fibers such as hemp and ramie … I have let natural colors, fibers and flavor infuse the design of this kimono, with its simple stripes and warm, unbleached coloring.”

Note regarding yarn: Pattern calls for the following colors of the suggested yarn:

• #7009 maize, 14 balls
• #7503 natural, 8 balls
• #7471 herb, 4 balls