7670-2: 1980s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Piece 42" (AraiHari), Switchgrass,fruit

76702: 1980s Japan Kimono Silk,fruit.42in.

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1980's Kimono Silk Fabric Piece, Arai-Hari

Interwoven Stylized Switchgrass Designs w/ Fruit

Width: 14.5 inches / 36.83 cm
Length: 42 inches / 106.68 cm

Catalog# 7670-2:

US$15.00 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: Light-medium weight silk is a 1980s piece from a woman's kimono; the fabric background is gradation coloring of mauve to pink; there is a stylized switchgrass motif which is quite distinctive, filling the fabric; The Motif is also of stylized fruit on branch, in white to off-white tones; the interwoven lines of the switchgrass render the fabric textured; full sheen on main side, slight 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.