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8042: 1930s-50s Japanese Cotton Fabric, 57in. Geometric Diagonal Grid, Black-White,AraiHari

8042: 1930s Yukata Cltton, Geometric Grid, small elements, 57inch view

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1930s-1950s Pinstriped Cotton Yukata Fabric
Arai-Hari

Width: 12.75 inches / 32.4 cm
Length: 57 inches / 144.78 cm

Catalog# 8042:

US$16.00 per piece
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Fabric History/Pedigree: Pieces received from a traditional Japanese kimono cleaner/reconstructor called Arai-Hari -- see an excellent explanation of traditional Arai Hari by textile expert John Marshall,by clicking HERE;

For an excellent 'how-to' do Arai-Hari oneself, we highly recommend Kae Warnock's Blog, Chocolate Factotum:

Fabric Description: This lightweight fabric is estimated as from 1930s-1950s, a traditional cotton fabric derived from a yukata (summer cotton kimono); the fabric is only slightly stiff and minimally translucent with the background color being cream-white with .875(7/8) inch / 22.23 mm tall ragged and geometric elements in black, creating a symmetrical diagonal grid; elements have white dot centers, with randomly placed gray-blue and red centers -- please see close-ups; fabric is the same on both sides.

Fabric Type: Still slightly firm, the fabric softens with wash. (hand-wash separately, with lukewarm water-- see our FAQ Pages for cleaning tips).

About Colors: Please remember that the colors and contrast shown may differ on different devices. Please note the colors listed in the text here.

Condition: Excellent.