5681: 1950s Japanese Meisen Silk Fabric 40inches Pieces (AraiHari)

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1950s Meisen Silk Fabric Piece
(Arai Hari)
Width: 13.5 inches / 34.29 cm
Length: 40 inches / 101.6 cm
Catalog# 5681:
US$10.00 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: Lightweight meisen silk This is an early 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 This is an early 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: Similar to kasuri designs; patterns same on both sides; designs are large curlicue shapes called karagusa -- scrolling vines) throughout;
Colors: Background is subdued emerald green with designs in light gray-silver (muted).
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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