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This is a fine, light weight Japanese silk from the 1930's or 1940's; This is deadstock, meaning new off the shelves, just older; This type silk was made for use in creating a nicer grade woman's kimono; the silk is a great example of the better silks made in the pre-war period in Japan.

The fabric is actually black in background but the combination of vertical waves and horizontal lines configure to give it more of a dark burgundy-black appearance; The 3 different repeat 2 and a half times in the 1.5yds(1.37m); the colors of the motifs are blue, mustard and a plum color with white edges.

While this fabric is light and delicate, it has a slight drape but is still intact and strong; Note also that the print is done to mimic kasuri weave with it's blurred appearances give it a more traditional feel as well.

Clean and recommended for creative uses in making quilts, scarf, clothing accessory, etc.

Above: Folder over to show reverse view

Recommended Resources:

Japanese Accents in Western Interiors
Rao & Mahoney

Japanese Indigo Design: The Collection of Sadako Fukui
Tomoe Ohmae

Art to Wear With Asian Flair
Stephanie Masae Kimura

Bags With Style
Stephanie Masae Kimura

Quilting With Japanese Fabrics
Kathy Pippin

Make Your Own Japanese Clothes:
Patterns and Ideas for Modern Wear
John Marshall

Other Recommendation, Wear of traditional kimono:
BOOK OF KIMONO