Vintage Japanese Kimono Fabrics by Pieces: Japanese Textile Fabric Swatches

7964-1: 1980s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Arai-Hari, 62in.Pc. Pixelated Waves

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1980s Kimono Silk Fabric Piece
Tiny Pixelated Semi-Circular Swirls/Waves

Width: 14.75 inches / 37.47 cm
Length: 62 inches / 157.48cm

Catalog# 7964-1:

US$20.00 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 click-pushing HERE .

Fabric Description: Lightweight silk from woman's kimono with mix of blue-gray, and slightly iridescent color background, which is composed of very tiny pixelated semi-circular swirls (see close-ups) that are interwoven; One side only, but light-gray pixels are visible on the reverse; This pattern of overlapping semi-circles in background commonly seen as a wave pattern; this fabric is very lightly textured to the touch (due to weave), slight sheen due to the iridescence.

NOTE: Suitable for making scarves or accessories

Colors: Reminder that colors differ on different monitors and devices; please use our text color descriptions in your consideration.

Condition: Excellent.