Vintage Japanese Kimono Fabrics by Pieces: Japanese Textile Silk Fabric Swatches

78771: 1980s Japanese Silk Kimono Fabric,AraiHari,62"Nagajuban Silk

Vintage Japanese Textiles:

1980s Arai Hari Used
Silk Nagajuban Kimono Fabric Piece
Interwoven Bands of Classic Geometrics & Floral Designs

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

Catalog# 7877-1:

US$18.00 per piece
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Fabric History/Pedigree: 1980's under-kimono (nagajuban) 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 Type: Lightweight & slightly translucent silk; color is gradation dyed light salmon color to dark pink throughout; fabric has noted sheen, soft and good drape. The designs of the classic Japanese geometric and floral elements run in parallel (weft) bands, size 1 inch / 2.54cm deep or larger; coloration is interesting in that it shifts noticeably in different lighting; notable sheen and somewhat soft fabric.

Recommended for making scarf or accessories.

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

Condition: Excellent.