7258:1930s-50s Japanese Vintage Kimono Silk Fabric,AraiHari,60in.Piece

7258: 1930s Japan Kimono Silk Fabric,long

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1930-1950s Kimono Silk Fabric Piece Arai-Hari

Width: 13.75 inches / 34.92 cm
Length: 60 inches / 152.4 cm

Catalog# 7258:

US$20.00 per piece

Fabric History/Provenance: Pieces received from a 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 slightly translucent lightweight silk from a woman's kimono; Background color is deep purple with pairs and singular rectangular figures (5.5in./13.97cm X 3.25 in./8.26cm( and pairs of similarly-sized rectangles; These rectangular figures are all decorated: decor themes are bamboo, plum blossoms & country home; other colors are white, copper-brown, mustard, and some accents in metallic gold; the second rectangular figures are a grid with gold dots at intersections (Please see close-ups): designs are on one side only; slight drape.

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.