8093: 1960s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Arai-Hari, 42in.Asa-No-Ha (Hemp Leaf) Motif

8093:1960s Japan Kimono SIlk, AsaNoHa extra closeup

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1960s Kimono Silk Fabric Piece

Classic Asa-no-Ha (Hemp Leaf) Pattern
Arai-Hari

Width: 14.25 inches / 36.2 cm
Length: 42 inches / 106.68 cm

Catalog# 8093:

US$15.00 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; This fabric is replete with the classic Asa-no-Ha pattern (Hemp Leaf)

-- used for 1200 years in Japanese culture, religion & art/designs; The lines rendering the asa no ha pattern are a dark indigo-blue and the fabric itself is a very pale lavender color (looks white in lower to medium room light); Note the random placement of color accents at center of the asa no ha leaf patterns; colors used for this are iron-red, mustard-gold and all others are silver-white; the fabric is slightly textured, but not to degree of chirimen; minimal drape, smooth to touch but no sheen; motifs on one side.

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