7871: 1930s-1950sJapanese Kimono Silk Fabric, AraiHari, 55in.Pc. Floral

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1930s-1950's Summer Kimono Silk Fabric Piece
Arai-Hari

Width: 13 inches / 33.02 cm
Length: 55 inches / 139.8 cm

Catalog# 7871

US$18.00 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: Lightweight, delicate (almost sheer translucent)black 1930s-50s silk for a woman's summer kimono, with five evenly-spaced tan vertical bands, and single white pinstripes centered in the 2.125 inches/5.4cm black spaces with fine red pinstripes within each column; (Please view our closeup pictures); stripes running lengthwise; Fabric is translucent, designs on one side; slight sheen, slight texture to the touch; very slight elasticity/stretch.

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.