Vintage Japanese Kimono Fabrics by Pieces: Japanese Textile Silk Fabric Swatches

6456: 1930s-50s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric Piece 53" (AraiHari)

6456: 1930s Japanese silk, falling leaves 1

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1930s-1950s Silk Fabric Piece
Falling Leaves
Arai-Hari

Width: 13.75 inches / 34.92 cm
Length: 53 inches / 134.62 cm

Catalog# 6456:

List Price: US$15.00 per piece plus shipping
Sale Price: US$7.50 per piece plus shipping

Fabric History/Pedigree: 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 Description: Fine lightweight silk, slightly translucent in bright light, originally intended to make a woman's kimono; This is a good quality silk fabric piece with solid dark-blue-green background; motifs are of falling leaves, all in pastel shades of pink, blue and off-white; soft to touch, slight drape; Designs on one side only, faint on reverse.

Note on colors: As all devices have differing coloration, please use our text descriptions of colors to complement your sense of the color of the fabric.

Recommended for making scarf or accessories.

Condition: Excellent.