7663-1:1960s Japanese Deadstock Silk Kimono Fabric, Whirlpool, 51" pc.

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1960's Kimono Silk Fabric Piece
Arai-Hari

Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 51 inches / 129.54 cm

Catalog# 7663-1

US$17.00 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: Medium-weight 1960s silk from a woman's kimono; the background is a dark chocolate brown with swirling orbs, whirlpool design, smaller orbs are 1.75 inches / 44.45cm diameter, larger are 2.75 inches / 6.99cm diameters; fabric has a ribbed, (and therefore textured) weft stripes are interwoven; Design colors are rust-colored, a hint of burnt orange; The ribbed interwoven lines make the fabric somewhat flexible; all designs are on one side only, the reverse is same solid rust color; due to the interwoven ribbed weave fabric has a slight stretch to it.

Colors: Reminder that colors differ on different monitors and devices; please use our text color descriptions in your consideration.

Recommended for making scarf/accessories.

Condition: Excellent.