Vintage & Antique Japanese Fabrics by Piece: Other Type Fabrics

6812: 1960s Japanese Silk Nagajuban Fabric, 52in.(Arai Hari)

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1960s Arai Hari Used
Silk Nagajuban Fabric Piece

Width: 13.75 inches / 34.92 cm
Length: 52 inches / 132.08 cm

Catalog# 6812

US$15.00 per piece

Fabric History/Pedigree: 1960s silk fabric pieces received from 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 soft silk is slightly translucent, in pale pink color with sheen in the interwoven design areas; motifs are classic Japanese designs of clouds, bamboo, old-style Japanese fencing, porch area of a country house, peonies, chrysanthemums, and other flowers; Fabric originally for making an under-kimono (nagajuban), or possibly kimono liner; nice quality silk, some drape; good for making scarf or accessories.

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

Condition: Excellent.