1970s Japanese Silk Kimono Fabric
 Arai-Hari 

Catalog# 6181

Width: 14.5 inches / 35.56 cm

Length: 55 inches / 139.8 cm

US$15.00

USA Shipping included under 4 lbs. total package weight

Item Details and Description

Fabric History/Pedigree: 1970s piece derived 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, slightly translucent silk kimono fabric, used to make woman's kimono; fabric patterns same on both sides; fabric is charcoal-black background with evenly spaced 3/4 inch(19.05mm) wide bands running laterally; these bands are rendered by pinstripes the length of bands and other perpendicular lines and shapes; Also, interwoven in the fabric are irregularly shaped stripes lengthwise throughout; the fabric is textured, slightly rough to the touch due to the interwoven lines.

Condition: Excellent.