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7417: 1930s-50s Japanese Striped Cotton Fabric, Piece 44in.(AraiHari)

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1930s-1950s Striped Cotton Yukata Fabric
Arai-Hari

Width: 13.125 inches / 33.34 cm
Length: 44 inches / 111.76 cm

Catalog# 7417:

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 click-pushing HERE.

Fabric Description: This lightweight fabric is a traditional cotton fabric derived from a yukata (summer cotton kimono); the fabric is only slightly translucent with the background color being black with six 1 inch/2.54 cm. thick vertical (warp)bands comprised of pinstripes that are dark brown, off-white and gray threads; The vertical (warp)bands are about 1.25 inches/31.75cm apart; please see close-ups; same on both sides.

Fabric Type: Still slightly firm, the fabric softens with wash. (hand-wash separately, with lukewarm water-- see our FAQ Pages for cleaning tips).

About Colors: Please remember that the colors and contrast shown may differ on different devices. Please note the colors listed in the text here.

Condition: Excellent.