6832: 1960s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Arai-Hari, 52in.Piece

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Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1960's Kimono Silk Fabric Piece

Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 52 inches / 132.08 cm

Catalog# 6832:

List Price: US$15.00 per piece plus shipping
Sale Price: US$7.50 per piece plus shipping

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: Medium-weight 1960s silk for woman's kimono with a burgundy-red background with interwoven black designs (reverse is negative-opposite: black background with burgundy red designs- see our last closeup); Fabric is thicker than most and slightly textured to the touch, slight sheen; minimal drape; Background field is shibori-like tiny diamonds in a tight grid, with flowers in large jagged-edged shapes (about 7 inches/17.78 cm at longest dimension).

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Condition: Excellent.