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

7216:1980's Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Shibori Piece 42in. (AraiHari)

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1980's Silk Fabric Piece Shibori
Arai-Hari

Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 42 inches / 106.68 cm

Catalog# 7216:

US$14.00 per piece

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 click-pushing HERE.

Fabric Description: Light-weight silk hand-done shibori (tie-dyed); originally intended to make kimono; This is a 1980s fabric piece with a black background, classic shibori designs of ragged-edged rectangular shapes in even rows; these elements are 5 inches X 1.5 inches (12.7cm x 38.1cm); In the center of each of these figures is a red blurry oval; the shibori dots are in white; looks the same on both sides, but by design, the front is rougher to the touch; also, the fabric measures 14 inches (35.56cm) wide, but due to the tie-dye process it can be stretched to 15 inches (38.1cm); also, if you look closely, you'll see that the black background has an interwoven classic geometric maze with flowers.

Condition: Excellent.

Recommended for use in making scarf or accessories.