6475: 1960s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric Piece 64" (AraiHari)
Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1960's Silk Fabric Piece
Mock-Bingata Motif
Arai-Hari
Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 64 inches / 162.56 cm
Catalog# 6475:
US$20.00 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 cream-tan background color with motifs in mock-bingata, based on an Okinawan batik style; motif on one side, slightly visible on reverse;fabric has a slight texture, similar to chirimen; mock-bingata style motif is of bamboo leaves, plum blossoms, peonies. and ribbon-like curving lines in background throughout; design colors include gray-blues, various browns, iron-red to mauve as well.
Fabric Description: Lightweight silk originally intended to make a woman's kimono; This is a 1960's fabric piece which is a cream-tan background color with motifs in mock-bingata, based on an Okinawan batik style; motif on one side, slightly visible on reverse;fabric has a slight texture, similar to chirimen; mock-bingata style motif is of bamboo leaves, plum blossoms, peonies. and ribbon-like curving lines in background throughout; design colors include gray-blues, various browns, iron-red to mauve as well.
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.
Recommended for making scarf or accessories
Condition: Excellent.
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