6461: 1960s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric Piece 53" (AraiHari)
Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1960's Silk Fabric Piece
Arai-Hari
Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 53 inches / 134.62 cm
Catalog# 6461:
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: Lightweight silk originally intended to make a woman's kimono; This is a 1960's fabric piece which is a dark colonial-blue background color, motif is of clover leaves in foreground with cursively-shaped leaves (resemble ribbons) background; Colors of clover leaves are off-white, light cranberry and off-white; Other colors: dark cream-blue; the cursive leaves also have off-white borders; Design on one side, faintly visible on the reverse; only slight drape.
Fabric Description: Lightweight silk originally intended to make a woman's kimono; This is a 1960's fabric piece which is a dark colonial-blue background color, motif is of clover leaves in foreground with cursively-shaped leaves (resemble ribbons) background; Colors of clover leaves are off-white, light cranberry and off-white; Other colors: dark cream-blue; the cursive leaves also have off-white borders; Design on one side, faintly visible on the reverse; only slight drape.
Note on colors: As all devices have differing coloration, please use our text descriptions of colors to complement your sense of the color of the fabric.
Condition: Excellent.
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