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7774-1: 1930s-50s Japanese Meisen Silk Fabric, AraiHari Modern,Abstract,62in.Pc

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1930s-1950s Arai Hari Used Silk Kimono Piece

Geometrics, Abstract/Modernistic Themes
Medallions,Floral Elements

Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 62 inches / 157.48 cm

Catalog# 7774-1:

US$20.00 per piece
plus shipping

Fabric History/Pedigree: 1930s-50s silk fabric 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: This high-quality, 1930s-1950s kimono silk is a lightweight fabric, slightly translucent; Background color is black but equal part white and red colors cover the space in geometric figures -- both rectangular and obtuse forms; there are also other abstract designs within the various black-lined rectangular(and other)medallion shapes, some apparent leaves/blossoms; truly another modernistic, perhaps abstractionist look from early post-World War 2 1950s; dominant colors used are dark reds and some grays;Motifs are same on both sides (Please see close-ups).

Colors: Please use our text color descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric due to differences in contrast and color on different devices.

Condition: Excellent.

Recommended for making scarf/accessories