7559: 1980s Japanese Kimono Chirimen Silk Fabric,Arai-Hari,57in.,Flowers

7559:1980s Japan Chirimen Silk Fabric,57"

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1980's Kimono Chirimen Silk Fabric Piece Arai-Hari
Floral Orbs

Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 57 inches / 144.78 cm

Catalog# 7559:

US$15.00 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: This is lightweight chirimen silk derived from a 1980s woman's kimono; Background color is a light cream-white color with fabric background textured due to chirimen; Motif is 4.5 inches/ 10.16cm diameter stylized floral figures in alternating placement lenghtwise; Colors of these figures: dark red, mauve, pale to dark blues; same on both sides, slight drape and slight sheen.

Colors: Please use our text descriptions to complement your sense of the colors, as color and contrast differ on different devices.

Condition: Excellent.

Recommended for making scarf/accessories.