6770: 1960s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric Piece 59" (AraiHari)
Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1960's Silk Fabric Piece
Floral w/Geometrics
Arai-Hari
Width: 14.5 inches / 36.83 cm
Length: 59 inches / 152.4 cm
Catalog# 6770:
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 darker tone (cherry?) red background color with interwoven background in classic geometric maze design that includes ancient symbol or Shinto Shrines; Motifs are clusters of various types of flowers, with lesser amount of maple leaves; Orb backgrounds are white and pale pastel blue; other colors: orange, pink, light-dark greens,dark red, off-white, yellow and grays (see closeups); the interwoven geometric maze lines have a slight sheen;
Fabric Description: Lightweight silk originally intended to make a woman's kimono; This is a 1960's fabric piece which is a darker tone (cherry?) red background color with interwoven background in classic geometric maze design that includes ancient symbol or Shinto Shrines; Motifs are clusters of various types of flowers, with lesser amount of maple leaves; Orb backgrounds are white and pale pastel blue; other colors: orange, pink, light-dark greens,dark red, off-white, yellow and grays (see closeups); the interwoven geometric maze lines have a slight sheen;
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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