7507:1960s Japanese Cotton Yukata Fabric, Stripes,39in.Pc.,Arai-Hari

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1960s Japanese Yukata Cotton Fabric
(Arai-Hari)
Vertical Bands w/Pinstripes

Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 39 inches / 99.06 cm

Catalog# 7507:

US$12.00 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 click-pushing HERE.

Fabric Type: Lightweight cotton for making summer kimono (yukata), slightly translucent, dark black background color with evenly-spaced parallel vertical (lengthwise)bands, (each about 3/4 inch/19.05mm wide) running lengthwise (top-bottom); these bands are composed of multiple pinstripes in a range of colors: various grays, blues, trace of yellow, sliver of red, whites, and silver -- please view closeups); designs same on both sides.

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.