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81352: 1970s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Arai-Hari, 40in.Edo-Komon Pixelated Stripes

8135-2: 40 inch 1970s Japanese silk

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1970s Kimono Silk Fabric Piece

Edo-Komon Pixels Stripes Bands
Arai-Hari

Width: 14.5 inches / 34.92 cm
Length: 40 inches / 101.6 cm

Catalog# 8135-2:

 US$13.00 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, soft with drape; deconstructed from a woman's kimono with horizontal striped bands; between the white stripes is 2 inches / 5.08 cm, and within each set are smaller decorated pixelated bands/stripes of various designs (see our close-ups); colors are mostly brown, rust-brown, beige, and pale green; designs on one side only; slight sheen on one side. 

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
$ 19.00

81352: 1970s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Arai-Hari, 40in.Edo-Komon Pixelated Stripes