8165: 1980s Deadstock Japanese Muslin-Cotton Blend Kimono Fabric 2 Yards

8165: retro 'same-komon' curvilinear with tiny sakura

1980s Deadstock Japanese Textiles:

Muslin-Cotton Blend Same-Komon (Small elements)
Deadstock Kimono Fabric, 2-yard Piece

Catalog# 8165

Width:14.25 inches / 36.2 cm
Length: 2 Yards (72 in.)/ 1.828 m

US$20.00 per piece
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Item Details and Description

Fabric History/Pedigree: 1980's deadstock, from the roll, originally intended for use in making a kimono; Found along with other Factory deadstock items.

Fabric Description Details: This is a light-medium weight, minimally translucent blend of muslin (wool) and cotton, with a retro print pattern called Same-Komon based on an Edo period dyeing pattern with tiny elements (dots & sakura) in curvilinear patterns, including tiny 5=petal cherry blossoms, all 1/8th an inch / 3.17mm; the traditional Same-Komon(pronounced Sah-may-koh-moan) from an Edo and Meiji periods sophisticated dye process where from a distance the fabric seems to be a dark solid, but the tiny patterns only become apparent upon closeup; fabric has the slightest rough touch associated with wool, but the blend has slight elasticty; All patterns on one side; and slightly stiff; The color is solid dark eggplant/plum.off-white elements.

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Condition: EXCELLENT,

Suitable for scarves or clothing accessories