7365: 1970s Japanese Summer Kimono Silk Fabric, Piece 56" (AraiHari)

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1960's Kimono Silk Fabric Piece, Arai-Hari

Pinstripes, Japanese Camellia Blossoms/leaves

Width: 15 inches / 38.1 cm
Length: 55 inches / 139.8 cm

Catalog# 7365:

US$18.00 per piece

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Fabric History/Pedigree: 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: Lightweight, slightly translucent silk is a 1970s piece from a woman's summer kimono (This is NOT Ro silk, just finer silk threads); the fabric background is charcoal-black color with interwoven tan colored vertical pinstripes 1/4 inch/6.35mm apart; the large camellias with partial coloring are printed, not woven; Mostly dark teal green colors of the leaves; print colors of blossoms are soft-golds, light yellow, and muted reds; All designs on one side only; the fabric is rough to the touch and no true drape.

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

Recommended for making scarf/accessories.

Condition: Excellent.