7917: 1930s-50s Japanese Vintage Deadstock Kimono Silk Fabric,78in.Furisode Type

7917: 1930s Japan Silk 2/3rds length view

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1930s-1950s Kimono Silk Fabric Piece Deadstock
Furisode Type
Traditional Full Flowers & Fans Motif

Width: 13.5 inches/ 34.29 cm
Length: 78 inches / 152.4 cm

Catalog# 7917

US$30.00 per piece
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Fabric History/Provenance: Deadstock, unused, found as partial roll.

Fabric Description: This lightweight silk piece is not translucent, originally intended to make a woman's kimono, probably a furisode; print on one side only; background color is dark blue, sort of cobalt blue, brighter hues; overall a full spectrum of colors used in the floral and fans that fill the fabric; Presents as very bright and festive; designs are of many types of traditional Japanese flowers and fans; also note the pinwheels and crest(mon) type figures (hexagons);

A slight sheen is throughout but more noticeable in the areas without designs and in lighter colors within the various elements; designs are intended for one-side display; has a texture to it, and fabric weave is almost a chiriment crepe feel; good drape.

NOTE RE: IMAGES: The first long view is just over half of the length, pattern repeats.

Recommended for making scarf/accessories, or display.

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

Condition: Excellent.