7426 1960s Japanese Silk Nagajuban Fabric Piece 49 inches(AraiHari)

Catalog# 7426

1960s Japanese Textiles (Arai Hari):

Nagajuban Type Silk Fabric
Light Chirimen w/komon (small figures)

Width:14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 49 inches / 124.46 cm

 US$13.00 per piece
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Fabric History/Pedigree: 1960s fabric from under-kimono, pieces  from an Arai Hari (special Japanese kimono cleaner -- see info on Arai-Hari HERE from John Marshall, expert on Japanese textiles .

Fabric Description Details:

This type of silk was derived from a nagajuban (under-kimono) for women, it is very lightweight, soft, and translucent; this lightly textured softer fabric has a light chirimen surface and elasticity; background color is pink with a hint of peach color,even throughout; colors of flowers/leaves are mostly red and cream-white, and pale blue,  with accents in pale yellow red; designs are all flowers and leaves that are less than 3/4 inch/19.05mm diameters; Suitable for dollmakers work; The design is same on both sides. though the reverse is lighter.

Great for making scarf, accessories and for dollmakers.

Condition: EXCELLENT