7382: 1960s Japanese Asa(HempFlax) Fabric, Piece 57"(AraiHari)
Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1960s Asa (HempFlax) Fabric
(Arai-Hari)
Width: 14.75 inches / 37.47 cm
Length: 57"/ 144.78 cm
Catalog# 7382:
Fabric History/Pedigree: 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: Very thin, lightweight, translucent mesh-like charcoal-black fabric is called Asa, a flax or hemp-based traditional fabric made in Japan for centuries up until the 1950s; Asa is usually harder than silk or cotton and has utilitarian purposes such as coverings, screen mesh, work clothing.
Recommended for making scarf or accessories, and for Japanese antique textile aficionados.
Condition: Excellent.
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