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

7598-2 1980s Japanese Silk Nagajuban Fabric Piece 47 inches(AraiHari)

Catalog# 7598-2

1980's Japanese Textiles (Arai Hari):

Nagajuban Type Silk Fabric

Width:13.75 inches / 34.92 cm
Length: 47 inches / 119.38 cm

US$12.00 per piece
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Fabric History/Pedigree: 1980s fabric from 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 has a nice drape and sheen throughout, translucent, not quite sheer; colors are gradation from soft-ivory white to very pale pastel pinks in gradation coloring; The full fabric is a cascade of classic designs of many flowers, including chrysanthemums, plum blossoms, bamboo leaves iris, and stylized pine trees motif; fabric has good drape and the feel is soft; The design is same on both sides. though one side has slightly more sheen.

NOTE ABOUT IMAGES: The last 2 have been intentionally rendered in different contrasts, to better reveal the interwoven full patterns, so they are not accurate as to color.

Great for making scarf, accessories.

Condition: EXCELLENT