7200:1980s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Arai-Hari, 59in.Piece,Pinstripes

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1960's Kimono Silk Fabric Piece
Arai-Hari, Miniscule Pinstripes
Unusual Weave

Width: 14.5 inches / 36.83 cm
Length: 59 inches / 149.86 cm

Catalog# 7200

US$20.00 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 1980s silk fabric, soft and very slightly translucent fabric; background color is a mix of dark purple and sort of a dark lavender(depends on light type; At first glance this seems to be a solid fabric, but actually the weaving is different with 9.25 inches(23.5cm) wide with weft-dominant minuscule pinstripes, and 5.25 inches(1.34cm) with warp & weft equal; Same on both sides; some drape.

Recommended for quilters, sashiko.

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Condition: Excellent.