6064: 1980's Japanese Silk Piece, Women's Kimono Fabric 54"(AraiHari)

Catalog#6064
Width: 14.25 inches / 36.2 cm
Length: 63 inches / 160.02 cm
US$12.00 / piece
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Item Details and Description
Fabric History/Pedigree: 1980's, pieces received from traditional Japanese kimono cleaner/reconstructor called Arai-Hari -- see an excellent explanation of traditional Arai Hari by textile expert John Marshall,by click-pushing HERE.
Fabric Description: Japanese vintage silk kimono fabric used to make woman's kimono.
Fabric Type: Light-weight silk, print on both sides, slight drape; 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) selvedge on each side, so patterned width is 13.75 inches (34.92 cm).
Colors: background is burgundy red with designs in white.
Motifs: Classic motif of royal cart's wheels overlain in grid throughout the fabric.
Condition: Excellent.
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