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81411: 1920s-1930s Japanese Chirimen Silk Kimono Fabric,AraiHari, 60 in.Komon. Mums, Other Motifs

81411: 1920s Chirimen Japan Silk Fabric 60 inches

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1920s-1930s Arai Hari Used
Chirimen (Crepe) Silk Kimono Fabric Piece

Multiple Motifs in Combination:

Sansui (Country), w/Flowing Water, Rural Houses, Chrysanthemums, Leaves; Wooden Covered Bridges, Country Stream Motifs; Full of historical meaning and symbolism in traditional Pre-Modern Japanese Culture and Art

Width: 12.25 inches / 31.11 cm
Length: 60 inches / 129.54cm

Catalog# 8141-1:

US$20.00 per piece
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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 Type: This is a medium-Lightweight, possibly century old delicate & slightly translucent chirimen (crepe) silk deconstructed from a woman's kimono; background color is beige with entire frame of fabric coverd with full intricate background repeated lines and figures; multiple classic motifs, Sansui (country scenes), combines with these motifs, in combination; so are replete with undulating streams, bridges (Japanese traditional covered wooden types); as well as country hut, small river dock, stylized pine and other trees and flowers (mostly mums); Predominant color of the designs are a dark psstel blue (faded) on beige; note instances of kanako (Fawn spots) or, shibori-dots; a soft-white and cream; designs on one side with darker shapes from front showing in places; fabric is soft, slight stretch, and good drape.

Recommended for making scarves or accessories.

Colors: Please consider our text descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric, as colors and contrast can vary across devices.

Condition: Given this is about 1 century old, quite Excellent.