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Vintage Japanese Kimono Fabrics by Pieces: Japanese Textile Silk Fabric Swatches

7422:1980's Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Shibori w/liner attached, 47in. (AraiHari)

7422:1980s Shibori Silk Kimono Piece47in

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1980's  Silk Fabric Piece Shibori Arai-Hari
w/Silk Liner Still Attached

Width: 14.25 inches / 36.2 cm
Length: 47 inches / 119.38 cm

Catalog# 7422:


US$16.00 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 click-pushing HERE.

Fabric Description: Light-weight silk shibori (tie-dyed)with silk liner attached (basting stitches); originally part of a kimono; This is a 1980s fabric piece with a peach color background, a classic field of tiny off-white dots throughout with apparent palm leaves design at bottom (please see closeups), the fabric is textured to the touch; also, the fabric has slight elasticity due to the tie-dye process.

Condition: Excellent.

Recommended for use in making scarf or accessories.
$ 16.00

7422:1980's Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Shibori w/liner attached, 47in. (AraiHari)