7494:1960s Japanese Silk Summer Kimono Fabric, Sheer Black w/ Metallic Leaves 46in.

7494: 1960s Sheer Black Kimono Silk,46in.

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1960s Arai Hari Black Summer Silk Kimono Piece

Sheer, Gauze-type black Silk w/metallic brocade grape leaves

Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 46 inches / 118.64 cm

Catalog# 7494:

US$16.00 per piece plus shipping

Fabric History/Pedigree: 1960s silk fabric pieces received from traditional Japanese kimono cleaner/reconstructor called Arai-Hari -- see an excellent explanation of traditional Arai Hari by textile expert John Marshall, by click-pushing HERE.

Fabric Description: This delicate 1960s silk is a very lightweight, sheer, translucent black summer kimono fabric with 2 pairs of grape leaves, each 2 inches/ 5.08cm at widest; the leaves are 1 pair of metallic copper(w/gold) and the other pair is metallic silver -- both brocaded into the fabric; Most likely this was from a summer garment, due to its sheer nature; To explain the sheer quality: if the fabric is held up in a lighted room it can be completely seen through; the fabric is soft with slight drape.

Colors: Please use our text color descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric due to differences in contrast and color on different devices.

Condition: Excellent for age, with a few small pinholes from the Arai-Hari process.

Recommended for making scarf/accessories, or sashiko artistry.