6403: 1960s Japanese Silk Kimono Fabric, 56 in.(Arai Hari)

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1960's Arai Hari Used
Silk Kimono Fabric Piece

Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 56 inches / 142.24 cm

Catalog# 6403

US$18.00 per piece

USA Shipping included under 4 pounds package weight

Fabric History/Pedigree: 1960s light-medium weight 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 lighty creamy-chocolate background with full designs in metallic silver threads interwoven throughout; The design is a grid of 2 inch(5.08cm) squares with snowflake designs within each square; the fabric is textured in its weave, in addition to the roughening effect of the metallic threads; slight drape.

NOTE: Colors differ on different devices so please use our text descriptions as reference.

Condition: Excellent.

Recommended for making scarf or accessories.