Vintage Japanese Kimono Fabrics by Pieces: Japanese Textile Fabric Swatches

81222: 1930s-50s 39in. Japanese Meisen Silk Fabric, AraiHari Western Art Deco Flowers-VinesBouquets-Kasuri-weave

8122-2: 39in. 1930s Meisen Silk 1930s Special Meisen Silk, Art Deco-influenced floral and vine motifs

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1930s-1950s Arai Hari Used Silk Kimono Piece

Hogushi-Kasuri (warp-weft) Weave Meisen: with Arabesque Floral Bouquets (HanaTaba) and side Scrolling Vines (Karakusa).

Example of Design changes in pre-war Japan:
Western-influenced from 1920s-1940s Art Nouveau/Art Deco in Europe/USA.

Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 39 inches / 99.06 cm

Catalog# 8122-2:

US$18.00 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 Description: Lightweight meisen silk from the 1930s–1950s, cream background with gradations of pastel pinks and pale blues. The design combines scrolling vine patterns with floral motifs rendered in Hogushi-Kasuri (warp-weft) weave.

Motif Details: This piece exemplifies pre-war Japanese design influenced by 1920s–1940s Art Nouveau and Art Deco from Europe and the USA. Dominant floral bouquets in large blocks (HanaTaba) cascade down the right-center side, paired with scrolling vines (Karakusa) on the left. Flower colors include black, white, dark peach, yellow, lavender, purple, orange, olive, and dark green, with accents of dark turquoise-blue. Motifs appear on both sides.

Colors: Text descriptions complement your visual perception of the fabric; contrast and color may vary across devices.

Condition: Excellent. Ideal for accessories, purses, and textile projects.