7892:1960s Japanese Summer Kimono Ro Silk, 54in.(Arai Hari)Dianthus

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1960s Arai-Hari Used
Ro Summer Silk Kimono Fabric Piece
Dianthus, Other Flowers Motifs

Width: 14.25 inches / 36.2 cm
Length: 54 inches / 137.16 cm

Catalog# 7892

US$16.00 per piece
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Fabric History/Pedigree: 1960s kimono Ro (summer weave) silk fabric 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 Type: Lightweight delicate Japanese silk, sheer, translucent Ro type weave(skip-stitching making fabric breathable) purple colored solid background; Note the thin lines caused by the Ro skip-stitched method running like pinstripes laterally (weft); designs on one side, but as this is quite fine and sheer, mostly same on reverse: this is a common traditional motif using many types of flowers but prominently using Pink Dianthus and others; design colors used are mostly shades of white to pale gray and blue-gray, dark to light aqua-blues, greens, plum colors; only a few accented blossoms in yellow; Please see close-ups; slight drape and fairly soft to the touch but no sheen.

Suitable for making scarf/accessories.

Colors: Please consider our text descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric, as colors and contrast differ on different devices.

Condition: Excellent.