6949: 1960's Japanese Tsumugi Silk fabric 55in. Piece(Arai-Hari)
Catalog#: 6949
Japanese Tsumugi Silk Kimono Fabric from Arai-Hari
(Japanese Kimono Cleaner)
Width:14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 55 Inches / 139.8 cm
US$18.00 / piece
Item Details and Description
- Fabric History/Pedigree: 1960's tsumugi (pongee) silk 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: Japanese vintage traditional Tsumugi is a pongee type silk-making process using raw silk threads; stripes and pinstripes run lengthwise: black lines are evenly spaced (2 inches / 5.08 cm) with unevenly spaced thinner pinstripes between them; also, lateral light-black stripes, spaced 2.5 inches / 5.08cm, rendering a rectangular block grid appearance (Please see close-ups); this tsumugi is a light fabric but not translucent, and fairly smooth to the touch, slight sheen, same on both sides.
- Colors: Background is brown with a hint of copper color, stripes are in black, and light mustard pinstripes; Please use our text to get sense of color, as colors and contrast differ on various devices.
- Condition: Excellent.
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