6529: 1980's Japanese Kimono Silk Shibori Fabric, Piece 45in.(AraiHari)

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1980s Silk Fabric Piece, Hand Tie-dyed Shibori
Arai-Hari

Width: 14.5 inches / 36.83 cm
Length: 45 inches / 1.14 m

Catalog# 6529:

List Price: US$15.00 per piece

Sale Price: US$7.50 per piece
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Fabric History/Pedigree: Pieces received from 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 1980s shibori silk; originally intended to make nagajuban (under-kimono); This is a burgundy colored background fabric piece with white in all tie-dyed spaces; Designs are solid background of classic shibori (tie-dyed) fields of tiny dots (typical of shibori) on both sides, with flowers, leaves and cursive stems in upper portion (see close-ups); Designs are the same on both sides.

Recommended for making scarf or accessories.

Condition: Excellent.