1960's Japanese Silk, Deadstock, Kimono Fabric

Catalog# 5830

Width:14.25 inches / 36.2 cm

Length: 1 Yard / .91m

US$10.00/yd

USA Shipping included under 4 lbs. total package weight

Item Details and Description

Fabric History/Pedigree: 1960's, 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: Japanese vintage lightweight silk kimono fabric used to make everyday garment; fabric is interwoven dark brown and black pin stripes which run lengthwise; these stripes are very subtly colored, alternating irregular dark to rusty brown with black; This only visible up very close and under bright light; From even a few feet away fabric looks solid charcoal black ; 

Fabric Type: Lightweight silk, same on both sides; textured to touch, no sheen; utilitarian silk originally intended for making everyday use garment, possibly a man's haori (kimono coat) -- interesting and distinctive fabric.

Condition: Excellent.