8092: 1970s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Arai-Hari, 52in.Nested Hexagonals Grid

8092: 1970s Japan Kimono fabric, Hexagonal pattern with floral designs in various colors on a multicolor background

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1970s Kimono Silk Fabric Piece

Bold Colorful Grid Motif: Nested Crests (Mon)
4-leaf flowers in Hexagons
Arai-Hari

Width: 14.25 inches / 36.2 cm
Length: 52 inches / 132.08 cm

Catalog# 8092:

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 rows of interlocked hexagons (4.5 inches / 11.43 cm wide) as a grid; at center of each hexagon 4-leaf flowers, a classic mon.The fabric (as seen on reverse) is light cream color but entire front of the fabric is filled with the grid: Colors used: white, yellow, burgundy-red, dark green and pink; lines of the hexagons are black; ;minimal drape, smooth to touch but no sheen.

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