6584: 1960s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Piece 58in. AraiHari

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1980s Kimono Silk Fabric Piece (Arai-Hari)

Tsuzumi Drum, Floral Motifs

Width: 15 inches / 38.1 cm
Length: 58 inches / 147.32 cm

Catalog# 6584: 

US$20.00 per piece

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Item Details and Description:

• 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: This a 1980s silk piece; lightweight, slightly textured and translucent deep-purple color background; the fabric is slightly textured to the touch; print, designs on one side but mostly visible on reverse; Interesting combination of classic designs: many types of flowers, traditional Japanese tsuzuchi hand-drums (stylized) with decorative cords, streams, fans(lines) and pine trees; Motifs are in muted silver-whites & gray,also lime-green and dark green; some drape, good for making scarf or accessory.
  
  
• Colors: Please use our text color descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric due to differences in contrast and color on different devices.
• Condition:  Excellent.