Vintage & Antique Japanese Fabrics by Piece: Other Type Fabrics

7804: 1980s Deadstock Vintage Japanese Tsumugi (Pongee) Kimono Silk, 62".Pc

Catalog# 7804

1980s Deadstock Japanese Textiles:
Tsumugi Silk Kimono Fabric
Pixelated Pin Stripes

Width: 14.625 inches / 37.15 cm
Length: 62 inches / 124.46 cm

US$20.00
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Item Details and Description

This is a 1980s light-medium weight deadstock (new but unsold stock) tsumugi (pongee silk); used for making an everyday wear kimono.

Pedigree: This is called deadstock -- new/never used stock, but aged.

Description: The fabric is a solid dark plum with a hint of burgundy color silk (We call it 'red-bean color', same as the insides of some Japanese pastries); fabric is slightly textured to the touch with some threads with 'bumps' in the weave; Design is of lengthwise pinstripes at irregular spacing laterally, some not perfectly straight and in colors varying from rouge red, off-white and pastel pinks; originally intended for making an everyday kimono or haori.

NOTE: This Tsumugi piece's pinstripes are rendered as thin and pixelated.

Colors: Reminder that colors differ on different monitors and devices; please use our text color descriptions in your consideration.

Condition: EXCELLENT