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79501: 1960's Japanese Silk Fabric, Chirimen,AraiHari,Bingata StyleMotif, 51 in. Piece
Catalog# 79501
1960's Japanese Okinawan Bingata Style Motif
Chirimen Silk Kimono Fabric
Arai-Hari
Width: 13.25 inches / 33.7 cm
Length: 51 inches / 129.54 cm
US$18.00 per piece
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Item Details and Description
Fabric History/Provenance: 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: Light-medium weight silk, ivory color background, designs on one side (print).
Motifs: This design is modeled after classic Okinawan Bingata motif design (NOT actual Bingata Dyed), featuring nine parallel bamboo stalks with bamboo leaves, evenly spaced, evocative of old bamboo fence; also note plum blossoms on branches in background; The design colors are dark rusty-red, dark brown -black and a few moss-greens; This is a slight crepe chirimen, textured; minimal drape, slightly stiff.
Condition: Excellent.
Recommended for making scarf and accessories.
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