8005: 1930-50s Japanese Meisen Black, Checkerboard,Silk 57 in.Pc.(AraiHari)
Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1930s-1950s Arai Hari Used Summer Meisen Silk Kimono Piece
Black with Red & White Checkerboard Design
(1/2 inch Square Elements)
Width: 14 inches / 35.56cm
Length: 57 inches / 144.78 cm
Catalog#: 8005
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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 clicking HERE; |
For an excellent 'how-to' do Arai-Hari oneself, we highly recommend Kae Warnock's Blog, Chocolate Factotum: |
- Fabric Description: Meisen silk, lightweight, slightly translucent and stiff; the background color is black with a checkerboard pattern, elements are about 1/2 inch/12.77mm wide, alternating rows of red and off-white (squares all fuzzy edged, evocative of kasuri), piece same on both sides; no sheen.
Colors: Please NOTE that colors and contrast differ on each device, so please use our text descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric. -
Condition: Excellent.
- Recommended for making scarf/accessories.
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