7521:1930s-50s Japan Ceremonial Kimono Silk Deadstock Fabric, 62in.Ornate Flowers

1930s to 1950s Vintage Japanese Textiles:

Deadstock Ceremonial Kimono Chirimen Silk Fabric Piece

Classic Themes:
Ornate Florals, Decorated Open Fans, Decorative Cords, Cranes, Temari Orbs & Clusters

Width: 13.5 inches(3/8) / 34.29cm
Length: 62 inches / 157.48 cm

Catalog# 7521:

US$25.00 per piece

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Fabric History/Pedigree: 1930s-50s silk fabric was derived from a young woman's ceremonial kimono. Exceptional quality/condition for its age.

Fabric Type: Delicate lightweight dark-fuschia silk, very slightly translucent fabric. slight chirimen (crepe) feel with the background interwoven with classic waves and clouds throughout -- being visible in the solid areas (see close-ups); motif is of bright and multiple color designs; print on one side but mostly visible on the revers; the open fans are replete with multiple flowers,some with crane, and decorative cords winding in background;, Colors used in motifs are from most of the spectrum, with reds, teals, greens, pink, dark plum and white or cream; slight drape.

Suitable for making scarf or accessories, or even framing and display.

Colors: Please use our text color descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric due to differences in contrast and color on different devices.

Condition: Excellent for its age.