6570: 1960's Japanese Vintage Kimono Cotton, Roses,Pitchers,by yard

Catalog# 6570

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
Deadstock 1960's Cotton Kimono Fabric 

Width: 14" / 35.56 cm
Length: 1 yard /  91.44 cm  

US$10.00 per yard

Item Details and Description:

• Fabric History/Pedigree:   lightweight deadstock kimono cotton (new but unsold stock) estimated from the 1960s; This is cotton used to make a kimono (called a yukata); not the thinner bathhouse type fabric; Acquired in a mostly full bolt.
  
  
• Fabric Description: This is a traditional motif of large decorated roses and pitchers (vases?); patterns same on both sides, includes bands which have horizontal pin stripes; Style is evocative of meisen ( a silk from the 1950's characterized by fuzzy edges and large figures); colors of background fabric are mostly rusty-orange; other design colors used:  burgundy, black, salmon, blue, light charcoal, fuschia, pinks and light peach colors; a few instances of deep coral blue;
  
  
• Condition:  Excellent. 
  
  Note:  If purchasing multiple yardages, will be sent in uncut piece.