7492-1: 1980s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Piece 62" (AraiHari), Flowers

7492: 1980s Japan Kimono Silk, long view

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

Theme of Cherry/Plum Blossoms on Branches
Other Flowers (Small-scale)

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

Catalog# 7492-1:

US$18.00 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: Light-medium weight silk is a 1980s piece from a woman's everyday kimono; the fabric background is light tan with the motif in pastel shades of lavender, yellow and blue-green; Other colors: black and dark emerald green; Designs are of plum and cherry blossoms on branches and iris flowers; all blossoms are small-scale, less than 1 inch/2.54cm; designs on one side, no 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.