7150: 1960s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric Piece 75" (AraiHari)

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1960s Silk Kimono Fabric Piece Arai-Hari

Komon (smaller figures)

Width: 13.75 inches / 34.92 cm
Length: 75 inches(2.08yds) / 1.905m

Catalog# 7150:

US$28.00 per piece

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 younger woman's kimono; This is a 1960's fabric piece which is a medium-dark lavender color background that is filled with small diamond figures in symmetrical grid designs; Motif called a komon (lit. 'small crest(mon)' type due to its use of very small (usually 1 inch or less) elements; The white diamond figures range from 1/4 inch (6.35mm) to 1/2 inch(12.7mm) and have thin tan lines in each; The larger diamonds form a swath of sine-wave running up down the full length (top to bottom); This type komon is popular among dollmakers and others in small-scale creative projects; Also, the background is filled with interwoven specks that are brighter sheen; designs on one side, but detectable on reverse; please view last close-up image showing reverse specks.

Note on colors: As all devices have differing colorations, please use our text descriptions of colors to complement your sense of the contrast and color of the images of the fabric.

Recommended for making scarf or accessories

Condition: Excellent.