7231:1960s Japanese Vintage Kimono Silk Fabric,AraiHari,61in.Piece

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1960's Kimono Silk Fabric Piece Arai-Hari

Width: 14.125(1/8) inches / 35.88 cm
Length: 61 inches / 154.94 cm

Catalog# 7231:

US$20.00 per piece

Fabric History/Provenance: 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: This is lightweight silk for use in making a woman's kimono; Background color is cream throughout with printed classic designs of many types of flowers filling the fabric; flora included are: chrysanthemums, Japanese maple leaves, plum blossoms on branches, daffodils, cherry blossoms on branches, and ginkgo leaves; In addition to the flowers there are other classic motifs, including traditional Japanese country home/porch, Imperial flower carts. and streams; In addition, the background is interwoven with tiny flakes (probably meant to be falling cherry blossoms- a common theme) in sheen throughout; please view closeups; colors of designs are varying shades of pastels, light to medium blues, and dark reds are predominant, also whites, browns green to olive-greens land lavenders;slight drape; Designs on one side, slight sheen.

Recommended for making scarf/accessories.

Colors: Please use our text descriptions to complement your sense of the colors, as color and contrast differ on different devices.

Condition: Excellent.