79491:1930s-50s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric 73"pc (AraiHari)Flowers,Music Instruments

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1930s-1950s Silk Fabric Piece
From a Woman's Formal Kimono
Arai-Hari

Ornate Floral, Classic Japanese Musical Instruments, Other

Width: 13.25 inches / 33.7 cm
Length: 73 inches / 185.42cm

Catalog# 7949-1:

S25.00 per Piece Plus Shipping

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 clicking HERE.

Fabric Description: Fine Lightweight silk, sligntly translucent, is deconstructed from a woman's formal kimono; This is a1930s-50s fabric piece which has a dark purple and gradation colors between yellow/mustard as background; Background is interwoven with classic floral motif, featuring traditional Japanese music instruents, tsuzumi drum & koto, open fans, temari balls (orbs) and many types of classic flowers (Chrysanthemums, peonies, Japanese bamboo leaves, plum blossoms and more); Colors of the designs include: tan, ivory, white, orange, various hues of olive greens, mustard, lavender and pinks; fabric is very soft with nice drape, particularly suited to make scarf.

Note on colors: Since all devices display colors differently, please use our text descriptions of colors to complement your sense of the fabric's color.

Recommended for making scarf. accessories or display/framing

Condition: Excellent; As Arai-hari, there are very tiny pinholes running along one side, only visible with bright light behind.