8089: 1970s Japanese Sheer Silk, Arai-Hari 58in.Brocaded Figures, Aqua, Gray.Arai-Hari

Catalog#: 8089

1970's Arai Hari Cleaned Japanese Textiles: 

 Sheer Silk,with Artistic Brocade Work
 Abstract, Aqua-Blue and Gray

Summer Weave Silk Kimono Fabric by Piece

Width:14.25inches / 36.2 cm
Length: 58 inches / 147.32 cm

• Fabric History/Pedigree:  1970s 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; 

• Description:  This is a very  distinctive Japanese vintage traditional silk, but it is quite sheer, very  lightweight, woven into dark plum and black micro-dots appearance; there are abstract artistic flourishes in the 5 inchex  X 6 inches (12.7 cm X 15.24 cm) aqua-blue and gray figures; these are embroidered (and stitch remnants can be seen on the reverse side); these  figures look like plus signs as if painted with 2 broad brush strokes; We don't see many of these in silk like this, but we're presuming this came from some kind of summer garment.
  
  
• 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.

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