8149-1: 1980s Japanese Silk Fabric 46in. Kanoko-Shibori Nagajuban Piece Arai-Hari

81491: 1980s Japan Nagajuban Shibori Silk long view

Catalog# 8149

Vintage Japanese Arai-Hari Cleaned

1980s Japanese Silk Nagajuban Fabric Piece

Classic Shibori Tie-Dyed(Kanoko Dots) Solid Background
With 18 in. Fan w/Flowers Stylized Figure at End

Width: 14.00 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 46 inches / 118.64 cm

Price: US$15.00
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Item Details and Description:

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 Japanese silk, minimally translucent; This piece is full shibori (tie-dyed) with classic tiny dots (kanoko / fawn spot patterns) in white on red for most of the length; at the end is an approximately 18inches / 45.72 cm long interpretive fan with floral design and decoratie cord figure; this was probably from a fashionable nagajuban silk garment, worn with formal kimonos; due to the shibori tie-dyeing process, the fabric is in relief and slightly textured to the touch.
Color Accuracy: Screen settings and contrast vary by device. Please refer to our text descriptions for the most accurate sense of the color.

Condition: Excellent.
Recommended for making accessories and scarves.