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7864: 80s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric,59in.Pc.AraiHari,Temari Balls, Florals

Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1980's Kimono Silk Fabric Piece, Arai-Hari

Motifs: Decorated Temari Balls, Flowers, Leaves, Bands

Width: 13.625 inches / 34.61 cm
Length: 59 inches / 149.86 cm

Catalog# 7864:

US$17.00 per piece

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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: Lightweight silk is a 1980s piece from a woman's kimono; the fabric background is solid cream color; the Motif theme is large temari balls ( 5 inches / 12.7cm diameter), with all sorts of classic flowers & leaves designs, as well as streamers or banners cascading cursively for the length of the piece: these streamers have small mesh patterns, some hooked appearance; As for colors: There is a predominance of reds, vermillion, and orange; other colors: salmon, purple, greens, yellows, pink, lavender, purple and silver; designs on one side only; slightly textured, resembling chirimen, minimal sheen, slight drape.

Colors: Please consider our text descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric, as colors and contrast differ on different devices.

Recommended for making scarf/accessories.

Condition: Excellent.