79902: 1930s-50s Japanese Meisen Silk, Modernistic Abstract, 40 in.Piece AraiHari

Catalog# 7990-2

1930's to 1950's Japanese Textiles:

Japanese Kimono Meisen Silk Fabric Piece
From Arai-Hari Cleaners 

Abstract, Modernistic Stylized Vine/Curlicue Motif

Width:14 inches / 35.56cm
Length: 40 inches / 154.94 cm

US$15.00 per piece 
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Item Details and Description

• 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: Step One of Arai Hari - Picking the Kimono Apart Step Two of Arai Hari - The Washing Process and the Formula

  

  Fabric Description:  1930s-1950s Meisen silk, lightweight, slightly translucent; with intentionally fuzzy edges to designs; this exceptional fabric has black lines running vertically and with curlicues;As backgroun, note the irregularly shaped lateral bands and strokes, mostly pastel colors in lighter hues;  colors of the designs range from  burgundy-red to greens, peach, grays, cram, black and mustard; most of the design is abstract; same on both sides; no sheen; fabric is slightly stiff and smooth to the touch.
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Recommended for making scarf, accessories, display or framing.