7754-1:4+yds 1960s Deadstock Japanese Kimono Silk Hakkake Fabric Bolt

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1960s Deadstock Japanese Kimono Silk Hakkake Fabric Bolt

Width: 13.75 inches / 36 cm
Length: 4.37 yards / 4 m

Catalog #: 7754-1

US$35.00
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Fabric History/Pedigree: Deadstock unsold bolt of fabric, new condition but from another era, the 1960s; In original bindings and maker's label, This is a hakkake bolt; see explanation below.

Fabric Description: 100% Japanese fine silk in solid pink with hint of lavender color fabric; 4.37 yds / 4 m. long, slight sheen, in original bindings and labels; originally used for inside liners, cuffs, and edgings in 8 places on adult kimono, sometimes also used for haori liners.

Cultural Background Information on Hakkake:

A hakkake means, literally, "8-hanging-fabrics"; The number 8 refers to 8 places on the insides of a kimono where this fabric is used. The graphic below from the Japanese Language website kaitorimania.jp shows the 8 places on a kimono, inner front and back, where the fabric is used.

Note: Recommended for use in replacing kimono liners, crafts, sashiko, and other sewing projects.