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

7522: 1960s Japanese Silk Kimono Fabric, 50in.(Arai Hari) Floral,Bird

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1960s Chirimen Silk Fabric Piece(Arai Hari)

Floral Clusters with Birds on Branches

Width: 14.25 inches / 36.2 cm
Length: 50 inches / 127 cm

Catalog# 7522:

US$16.00 per piece
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Fabric History/Pedigree: 1960s silk fabric 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 Type: This is a lightweight, fine red silk with mild chirimen feel, slightly translucent with print designs of large clusters of plum blossoms on a branch with a bird perching and one with wings spread; Other figures are a mock-shibori (small tiny dots in grids) forming stylized clouds or flowers; Flowers are mostly pastel pink, and cream colors, whites, salmon and lime-green;a few flowers are dark red; flower centers have rings of yellow; Print design on one site, but somewhat visible on reverse;plus; the fabric lightly textured due to the chirimen, though not as much texture as later chirimen; fabric has slight drape

Recommended for making scarves or accessories.

Colors: Please use our text color descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric due to differences in contrast and color on different devices.

Condition: Excellent.