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8081: 1930s-1950s Japanese Deadstock Vintage Summer Kimono Ro Silk Fabric,62in.Pc.,Appliqued

8081: 1930s Deadstock Silk, Chrysanthemums daisies, 62in.

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1930s-1950s Summer Kimono Ro Silk Fabric Piece
Deadstock

Black Chrysanthemums & Small Daisies
Metallic Gold & Silver Thread Applique Floral Accents

Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 62 inches / 157.48 cm

Catalog# 8081:

US$20.00 per piece
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Fabric History/Provenance: Pieces derived from deadstock 1930s-1950s kimono fabric, had been partly prepared to make kimono, but never completed.

Fabric Description: This is thin, delicate lightweight summer kimono silk, slightly translucent, originally intended for use in making a woman's summer yukata or silk kimono; Estimated from the 1930s to early 1950s; the fabric is a purple background and black floral designs; also, fabric has an unusual "skip-weave" weave, called ro, leaving lateral parallel stitches that are .25 inch / 6.35 mm apart; The designs are very large chrysanthemums with the small daisies; The dots and applique in gold and silver are on the flowers, and also have some remaining threads on reverse; The ro weave as described above gives the fabric a textured, even slightly stiff feel; Has never been used and is in great shape for its age.

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Recommended for making scarves/accessories

Condition: Excellent.