8043: 1960s Japanese Cotton Yukata Fabric 59In. Pc Mock-Shibori Print, Arai-Hari Burgundy-Plum

8043: 1960s Mock-Shibori Print Yukata Cotton, long view 59in.

Catalog# 8043

Vintage Japanese Arai-Hari Cleaned

1960s Japanese Cotton Kimono (Yukata) Fabric
Mock-Shibori Print
Large Flowers on Classic Mesh Dots Shibori Background

Width: 14.5 inches / 36.83 cm
Length: 59 inches / 149.86 cm

Price: US$18.00
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Item Details and Description:

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: Lightweight slightly translucent dark-plum/burgundy and white traditional cotton yukata (summer kimono) fabric with foreground designs of large flowers (7 & 7.5 inches / 17.78 cm & 19.05cm); This look for large flowers in shibori tie-dyed fabrics are classically used, and this piece is in traditionally stylized, pixelated flowers; other colors are accents in flowers, white and light mustard-yellow; Since this is a mock-shibori print and not a shibori fabric, the main side is darker, and reverse is a negative of the front - more whites; the fabric is very slightly stiff but softens with wash (Hand-wash separately, luke-warm water-- see our FAQ Pages for cleaning tips).
Colors: Please note that colors and contrast may differ on various devices; note the colors listed in the text here.
Condition: Excellent.