7569:1930s-50s Japanese Meisen Silk 50 in. Piece (AraiHari)
Catalog# 7569
1930's to 1950's Japanese Textiles:
Used/Cleaned, From Arai-Hari Cleaners
Japanese Kimono Meisen Silk Fabric Piece
Width:13.75 inches / 34.92 cm
Length: 50 inches / 127 cm
US$18.00 per piece plus shipping
Item Details and Description
- Fabric History/Pedigree: 1930s to 1950s silk fabric 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: Fine, very lightweight Meisen silk, translucent, from a summer kimono type; the background is a darker mustard color and motif is pairs of orbs, larger being about 5 inches / 12.7 cm diameter; Of the pairs of orbs, the larger is white with different geometric and blocks within; colors used in orbs: white, black, red, yellow for larger orb, and the smaller gray with fine comb lines showing the mustard color below;This piece is the same on both sides; softer than many meisen we see, slight drape and slight sheen.
Recommended for making scarf/accessories. - Colors: Please NOTE that colors and contrast differ on each device so use our text descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric).
- Condition: Excellent
Background Information on Meisen Kimonos:
"...Young women have rediscovered(Japan Times) the kimono, and you can see them out in Harajuku on the Sunday fashion parade. There's even a term for these girls -- not surprisingly they are called "kimono girls." There are even some nice books documenting the trend which you can check out at J-List and are definitely worth having if you are at all into fashion.
"The meisen kimono in particular has become very popular. These kimono were made in the first half of the twentieth century, and were characterized by a glossy sheen, and brilliant patterns. There is often a sort of blurry quality to the silks...."
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