8094: 1980s Japanese Kimono Chirimen Silk Fabric Piece 60"Solid w/Gradation Salmon Colors

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1980s Chirimen Silk Fabric Piece
Arai Hari Cleaned

Solid with salmon color background and gradation to darker tones

Width: 14.75 inches / 37.47 cm
Length: 60 inches / 147.32cm

Catalog# 8094:

US$20.00 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: Light-medium weight chirimen crepe; has gradation coloring from salmon color to darker hues of salmon color; Front side is filled with shining speckles throughout; depending on angle of view, the fabric looks like sparkling surface of water. Our photos show the darkened areas where the colors shade from main color (salmon) to a darker hue of salmon; fabric has nice sheen and drape, recommended for making scarf or accessories.

Note on colors: Since all devices display colors differently, please use our text descriptions of colors to complement your sense of the fabric's color.

Recommended for making scarf or accessories

Condition: Excellent.