8091: 1980s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Arai-Hari, 52in. European Sense, Florals

8091: 1980s Japan Kimono Silk Piece, 52 inches

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1980s Kimono Silk Fabric Piece
Idiosyncratic Motif: Evocative of European Designs

Width: 14.50 inches / 36.83 cm
Length: 52 inches / 132.08 cm

Catalog# 8091:

US$18.00 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;

For an excellent 'how-to' do Arai-Hari oneself, we highly recommend Kae Warnock's Blog, Chocolate Factotum:

Fabric Description: Lightweight silk, minimally translucent, deconstructed from woman's kimono with solid medium hue of blue color background; Motif is a mix of various types and sizes of flowers and their stems and leaves; minimal drape, smooth to touch but no sheen.

COMMENTARY: To our eye, this design is an example of the 1960s to 1980s kimono designers experimenting with non-Japanese motifs; so much so, that IMHO this might be mistaken for something made in the West. Interesting.

Colors: Reminder that colors on different devices can vary significantly, please use our text color descriptions in your consideration.

Condition: Excellent.

Suitable for making scarves or accessories