5995: 1950's Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, By Piece 59" (AraiHari)
Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1950's Kimono Silk Fabric Piece
Arai-Hari
Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 59 inches / 149.86 cm
Catalog# 5995:
US$15.00 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 silk; smooth feel; This is a 1950's black piece of silk kimono fabric with colorful, different motifs in mix of vermilion, mustard, off-white; designs on one side but same muted figures can be seen on the reverse.
Fabric Description: lightweight silk; smooth feel; This is a 1950's black piece of silk kimono fabric with colorful, different motifs in mix of vermilion, mustard, off-white; designs on one side but same muted figures can be seen on the reverse.
Fabric Motif: About 1 inch / 2.54cm figures some that mimic common Kasuri (ikat) designs and others cluster of different size dots/circles; all these figures are arranged in offset parallel rows making a grid throughout; please see close-ups.
Condition: Excellent.
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