8087: 1930s-1950 Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric Piece 41in. Retro, Furisode Type Motifs

8087: 1930s furisode silk, interwoven motifs

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1930s-1950s Print Chirimen Silk Fabric Piece
From a Young Single Woman's Furisode

Dark Peach Color Background, heavily Interwoven Retro Motifs
Sister of 8086, same furisode fabric piece

Arai-Hari

Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 41 inches / 104.14 cm

Catalog# 8087:

US$15.00 per Piece
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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: Lightweight silk, thin, smooth, but not sheer, is slightly translucent; deconstructed from a younger single woman's ceremonial kimono, furisode type; This is a 1930s-1950s fabric piece which has a dark peach color background;

Motif: This fabric is interwoven throughout with many retro classic designs seen in Edo Period artwork, to include: Pine Tree Branches, Chrysanthemums and other blossoms, persimmons, bamboo leaves and peonies , all of which have sheen; all motif is on one side but due to thinness of the farbric it can be seen somewhat on reverse; fabric has nice drape, perfect for scarf-making.

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Recommended for making scarf or accessories

Condition: Excellent.