7229-2: 1930-50s Japanese Meisen Silk 48 in. Piece (AraiHari)
Catalog# 7229-2
1930s-1950s Japanese Textiles:
From Arai-Hari Cleaners
Japanese Kimono Meisen Silk Fabric Piece
Width: 13 inches / 33.02 cm
Length: 48 inches / 121.92 cm
US$15.00 per piece
Item Details and Description
- Fabric History/Pedigree: 1950s or earlier silk fabric 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: Meisen silk, is lightweight, slightly translucent, and somewhat softer than most we see from this period; note the use of mock-Kasuri(ikat) type motifs that include: various geometric-shaped figures that have steps-like boundaries; also, along one side there are apparent stroke shapes that are rendered with tiny weft lines; please view all pictures; the background color is black with the colors used in the designs being several hues of red and dark red, dark aqua-blue, mustard yellow, off-white, and silver-grays; please note the intentional fuzzy edges as typical of Meisen silks. This piece same on both sides; no sheen.
Colors: Please NOTE that colors and contrast differ on each device, so please use our text descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric. - Condition: Excellent.
Background Information on Meisen Kimonos:
"...Young women have rediscovered(Japan Times) the kimono, and you can see them out in Harajuku on the Sunday fashion parade. There's even a term for these girls -- not surprisingly they are called "kimono girls." There are even some nice books documenting the trend which you can check out at J-List and are definitely worth having if you are at all into fashion.
"The meisen kimono in particular has become very popular. These kimono were made in the first half of the twentieth century, and were characterized by a glossy sheen, and brilliant patterns. There is often a sort of blurry quality to the silks...."
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