81312: 1930s-50s Japanese Silk Kimono Fabric,AraiHari, 36in. Silk Pc.Stream Boat, Florals, Classic Designs

81312: 1940s chirimen japan silk 36inches

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1930s-1950s Arai Hari Used
Silk Kimono Fabric Piece

Floral Motif: Classic River-boat, Country Stream Motifs, Full with symbolism;

Width: 13.5 inches / 34.29 cm
Length: 1 Yard / 91.44 cm

Catalog# 8131-2:

US$12.00 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 Type: Lightweight, delicate & slightly translucent chirimen (crepe) silk deconstructed from a woman's kimono; background color is beige with multiple classic motifs, Sansui (country scenes), combines with riverboat (takasefune); these motifs, in combination, are replete with undulating stream and boats, as well as country hut, small river dock, stylized pine and other trees and flowers; Design colors are dark red beach or river bank on cream color; multiple classic figures and designs are present: kanako (Fawn spots) or, shibori-dots; a soft-white and cream; other colors: gradation dark lavender to pale pastel light purples; dark to light olive-greens, dark blues, some black, orange and greens; designs on one side but apparent on reverse; fabric is soft and good drape.

Recommended for making scarves or accessories.

Colors: Please consider our text descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric, as colors and contrast can vary across devices.

Condition: Excellent.