7741: 1980's Japanese Tsumugi Silk fabric 61" Piece (Arai-Hari), leaves

Catalog#: 7741

1980s Japanese Tsumugi Silk (Pongee)Fabric
from Arai-Hari (Japanese Kimono Cleaner)

Width:14.75 inches / 37.47 cm
Length: 61 Inches / 154.94 cm

US$20.00 / Piece 
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Item Details and Description

Fabric History/Pedigree: 1980's tsumugi (pongee) silk pieces received from a traditional Japanese kimono cleaner/reconstructor (Arai-Hari -- see an excellent explanation of traditional Arai Hari by textile expert  John Marshall, expert on Japanese textiles  HERE .)

Fabric Description:  This distinctive Japanese vintage traditional Tsumugi is a lightweight pongee-type silk that is made from tan and several shades of amber to mustard, olive-green, and rusty-brown colors; Colors are certainly Autumn types, and the designs are of leaves (we're unsure what bush/tree they're from); fabric is slightly translucent and designs same on both sides; smooth but with some 'nibs' along the weft, as part of the tsumugi process; slight sheen.

Colors: Reminder that colors differ on each device so please use our text color descriptions to complement your sense of the look of this piece.

Condition: Excellent.