81021: 1970s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Arai-Hari, 58in.Komon Flower Matrix Pattern

81022 1970s AraiHari Japan kimono Silk long view 41inches

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1970s Kimono Silk Fabric Piece

Distinctive Komon Floral Elements Matrix
Arai-Hari

Width: 14.5 inches / 34.92 cm
Length: 58 inches / 147.32 cm

Catalog# 8102-1:

US$19.00 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:

Medium-weight silk, deconstructed from woman's kimono with an interwoven matrix pattern composed of various blossom- floral shapes (komon), all 1 inch (2.54cm) or less; These are interwoven and raised (slight textured); definite sheen; Colors are gradations from dark darcoal-gray to light gray, and some pale moon white; In some of the lighter areas there are very slight blushes of pale pastel tans; Sheen on one side, and matrix patterns and interwoven qualities same on reverse(no sheen);

Colors: Reminder that colors across devices can vary significantly; please use our text color descriptions in your consideration.

Condition: Excellent.

Suitable for making scarves or accessories