6448: 1950s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric Piece 57" (AraiHari)
Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1950's Embroidered/Brocade Silk Fabric Piece
Arai-Hari
Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 57 inches / 144.78 cm
Catalog# 6448:
US$15.00 per piece
USA Shipping included under 4 pounds package weight
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: Medium-weight silk originally intended to make a woman's kimono; This is a better quality and thicker silk fabric piece with a background of solid dark burgundy color with metallic silver and pink brocade and embroidered figures (floral); The metallic threads are interwoven pretty much throughout, this can especially be seen on the reverse; The embroidered shapes (shown in full view and several close-ups) are stylized flowers (not sure of type).
Fabric Description: Medium-weight silk originally intended to make a woman's kimono; This is a better quality and thicker silk fabric piece with a background of solid dark burgundy color with metallic silver and pink brocade and embroidered figures (floral); The metallic threads are interwoven pretty much throughout, this can especially be seen on the reverse; The embroidered shapes (shown in full view and several close-ups) are stylized flowers (not sure of type).
Recommended for making scarf or accessories.
Condition: Excellent.
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