5780: 1960's Deadstock Japanese Silk Kimono Fabric, by yard

Catalog #5780
Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1960's Japanese Chirimen Silk
Ladies Silk Kimono Fabric by yard
Colorful, Floral & Traditional Motifs

Width:14.25 inches / 36.2 cm

Length: 1 yard / .91 m

US$10.00 per yard

USA Shipping included under 4 pounds package weight

Item Details and Description

Fabric History/Pedigree: 1960's fabric, deadstock (like new, never used from another era) for use in making younger lady's silk kimono; 100% Japanese silk; Received as bolt; designs shown are continuous.

Fabric Type: Light-weight textured, only slightly chirimen (crepe) silk; brightly colored fabric has slight drape with background being white; designs are print, on one side only.

Motifs: Quite unusual design of six slightly diagonal solid color bands running lengthwise, each band decorated differently with various flowers (maple leaves, iris, chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms, plum blossoms and bamboo); also, other traditional designs & motifs; Also metallic gold trim accents on some flowers and other places;see close-ups.

Condition: Excellent

NOTE: Multiple lengths ordered will be sent in one uncut piece.