Vintage Kimonos Sold as Lots
6592: 1930s-50s Deadstock Japanese Meisen Silk Fabric,Pottery, Yard


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Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1950's Meisen Silk Fabric Piece by yard
Width: 14.25 inches / 36.2 cm
Length: 1 yard / 91.44 cm
Catalog# 6592:
US$10.00 per yard

Fabric History/Pedigree: Pieces derived from deadstock roll of kimono silk; (Deadstock means old inventory which is like new but has been in storage, never been used);
Fabric Description: Lightweight meisen silk is estimated from 1930s-1950's piece; Meisen is defined literally as 'common silk stuff'; and has grown in popularity in the last few years; Meisen from that period are usually larger bold patterns and bright colors. See close-ups.
Fabric Description: Lightweight meisen silk is estimated from 1930s-1950's piece; Meisen is defined literally as 'common silk stuff'; and has grown in popularity in the last few years; Meisen from that period are usually larger bold patterns and bright colors. See close-ups.
Fabric Motif: Unusual Japanese design (Western influences, less typically traditional Japanese)of large pottery vases with elongated curving vine-like flowers; 10 inch(25.4) tall bands alternate, all with tiny lateral pinstripes of rainbow colors; Bands are moss-green, dark salmon, other colors: various hues of reds and greens, also, grays, tans. As is typical in Meisen, note the impressionistic fuzzy edges; patterns same on both sides; this particular meisen has no sheen.
Colors: Reminder that colors and contrast differ on different devices, so please refer to our text color descriptions.
Condition: Excellent.
Cultural Notes: The best discussion we've found of Meisen silk fabric was on an old blog post by Japundit, excerpted here, from the early 2000's*:
[*original article is no longer on the internet.] more info on meisen is here.
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6592: 1930s-50s Deadstock Japanese Meisen Silk Fabric,Pottery, Yard
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