8096: 1980s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Arai-Hari, 68in Pc.Floating Chrysanthemums

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1980s Kimono Silk Fabric Piece

Modernistic, Gradation Dyeing, 
Floating Chrysanthemums & Interwoven Florals
Arai-Hari

Width: 14.25 inches / 36.2 cm
Length: 68 inches (1.89 Yards) /  1.73 m

Catalog# 8096:

 US$22.00 per piece
plus shipping

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 clicking HERE; 

Fabric Description: Medium-weight silk, deconstructed  from woman's kimono; The background  is of various gradation shades of dark emerald to almost black, also, background has some areas that shade into white or orange; in addition, the fabric is interwoven with flowers and stems as well, subtle sheen, though only noticeable from up close at an angle; The foreground design is of white-outlined chrysanthemums, as well as smaller sized flowers, all as if afloat or falling -- a modernistic sense to it;  fabric is smooth to touch with sheen as noted; motifs intended as on one side.

.Colors:  Reminder that colors on different devices can vary significantly, please use our text color descriptions in your consideration.

Condition: Excellent.