Vintage Japanese Kimono Fabrics by Pieces: Japanese Textile Fabric Swatches

7816: 1980s Deadstock Vintage Japanese Tsumugi (Pongee) Kimono Silk, 62".Piece

Catalog# 7816

1980s Deadstock Japanese Textiles:

Tsumugi Silk Kimono Fabric
Pixelated Thin Pin Stripes
Indigo-Black, Lavender & Iridescent

Width: 14.75 inches / 37.47 cm
Length: 62 inches / 124.46 cm

US$18.00
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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 quite distinct with an interwoven indigo-black with shades of lavender and light purples; the fabric is slightly textured to the touch with some threads with 'bumps' in the weave; The Design is of lengthwise compacted pinstripes that are not apparent in lower light, in bright light there is slight iridescence; originally intended for making an everyday kimono or haori.

NOTE: This Tsumugi piece's pinstripes are rendered as thin and pixelated to the extent that from a distance in lower light fabric looks solid; This rather unusual fabric's color and the pinstripes were a challenge to capture, so, our pics don't do it justice.

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

Condition: EXCELLENT