Vintage Japanese Kimono Fabrics by Pieces: Japanese Textile Fabric Swatches

7671-1: 1960s Japanese Silk Nagajuban Fabric, 55in.(Arai Hari)

76711:1960s Nagajuban SIlk Piece,55inches

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1960s Arai Hari
Silk Nagajuban Fabric Piece

Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 55 inches / 139.8 cm

Catalog# 7671-1

List Price: US$18.00 per piece
Sale Price: US$9.00 per piece plus shipping

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 clicking HERE;

For an excellent 'how-to' do Arai-Hari oneself, we highly recommend Kae Warnock's Blog, Chocolate Factotum:

Fabric Type: Lightweight soft silk is translucent, in pale peachy-pink color with sheen in the interwoven design areas; interwoven patterns are of sensu open fans and streams, as well as flowers and leaves within the sensu; The rectangular figures seem to be old-fashioned (pre-modern Japan) books, or, possibly kimono fabrics, all decorated with flowers, inclding cherry blossoms; Fabric taken from an under-kimono (nagajuban), nice quality silk, some drape; good for making scarf or accessories.

Colors: Please NOTE that colors and contrast differ on each device so use our text descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric).

Condition: Excellent.