7518: 1970s Japanese Cotton Fabric, 57in.Pc.(AraiHari)Flowers, Streams

7518: 1970s Yukata Cotton AraiHari-57in.

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1970s Yukata Cotton Kimono Fabric
Retro Motif: Country Scene: Floral, Streams, Pine Trees
Arai-Hari

Width: 13.75 inches / 34.92 cm
Length: 57 inches/ 144.78 cm

Catalog# 7518:

US$16.00 per piece
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Fabric History/Provenance: 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 Description: Lightweight fabric, slightly translucent, is a cotton fabric derived from a used yukata (summer cotton kimono); Color of fabric is indigo-blue with white designs: motif is a retro one popular in art and kimono designs from early 20th century, features many types of flowers with streams and pine trees (classic rendering) along with individual blossoms and maple leaves at random (Please view close-ups); same on both sides.

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

About Pictures: Please NOTE that colors and contrast differ on each device so please use our text descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric.

Condition: Excellent.