8173:1980s Japanese Deadstock Silk Kimono Fabric, Rinzu, Flowing Water Motif, 4 Royal Flower Carts

Vintage Japanese Textiles: 

1990s Deadstock Silk Kimono Fabric Piece

Rinzu, Purple "Flowing Water" Motifs Interwoven
 4 Imperial Flower Carts Design:
Peonies, Chrysanthemums, Plum Blossoms, Maple Leaves

Good for making scarves, accessories, even display/framing

Width: 14.5 inches / 36.83 cm
Length: 91 inches (2.53 yards) / 2.31 m

Catalog #8173

Fabric History/Pedigree: 190s deadstock Japanese Rinzu woven silk, originally intended for making woman's kimono.

Fabric Description: This medium-lightweight silk features a solid purple background with woven Rinzu (damask)  and dates from the 1980s. Deadstock: unused fabric from another era. Originally intended for kimono, it can also be used to make scarves, accessories, or framing/display.

Motifs: 4 different  Ornate classic retro patterns of Imperial flower carts, with each cart slightly different; flowers are peonies, chrysanthemums,plum blossoms, and Japanese maple leaves; Colors are various shades of bright orange and red, as well as white, silver, green, and yellow; nice sheen in the lines of the 'flowing water" (Ryuu-sui) patterns; note also the decorative cords and tassels flowing behind the carts.

Condition: Excellent. 

Good for making scarves, accessories, even display/framing