7345: 1980s Japanese Vintage Kimono Silk Fabric,AraiHari,46in.Piece

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1980's Kimono Silk Fabric Piece Arai-Hari
Komon,Small-Scale Floral

Width: 14.25 inches / 36.2 cm
Length: 46 inches / 118.64 cm

Catalog# 7345:

US$16.00 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 lightweight silk for use in making a woman's everyday kimono; Background color is light-blue throughout with printed classic designs of smaller white cherry blossoms(.25inch/6.35mm) that are arranged mostly laterally, resembling clouds; other designs are of Japanese maple leaves, chrysanthemums, and roses; the largest flowers are 1.5 inches/38.1mm at longest dimension, so otherwise this has a komon (smaller figures) appearance; print on one side, colors used: pink, tan, & whites; nice drape, smooth but no 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.