6390: 1960s Japanese Silk Kimono Fabric, 48 in.(Arai Hari)
Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1960's Arai Hari Used
Silk Kimono Fabric Piece
Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 48 inches / 121.92 cm
Catalog# 6390
US$10.00 per piece
USA Shipping included under 4 pounds package weight
Fabric History/Pedigree: 1950s lightweight silk fabric piece 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:
1960s Japanese silk kimono fabric which has a black background with designs on one side; back is solid black; Front motif is a symmetrical grid composed of 3" x 2" (5,62cm X 5.08 cm) elongated hexagons in rows, filling the fabric completely; Designs composed of tiny mum flowers as background with centers being either stylized maple leaves or stylized cherry-blossoms; colors used are off-whites, muted silver and some of the decorated hexagons with burgundy-red accents at the center; the fabric is not as smooth as most, slightly textured feel and less drape.
1960s Japanese silk kimono fabric which has a black background with designs on one side; back is solid black; Front motif is a symmetrical grid composed of 3" x 2" (5,62cm X 5.08 cm) elongated hexagons in rows, filling the fabric completely; Designs composed of tiny mum flowers as background with centers being either stylized maple leaves or stylized cherry-blossoms; colors used are off-whites, muted silver and some of the decorated hexagons with burgundy-red accents at the center; the fabric is not as smooth as most, slightly textured feel and less drape.
NOTE: Colors differ on different devices so please use our text descriptions as reference.
Condition: Excellent.
Recommended for making scarf or accessories.
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