7700:1930s-50s Japanese Pinstriped Cotton Fabric, Piece 53in.(AraiHari)
Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1930s-1950s Pinstriped Cotton Yukata Fabric
Arai-Hari
Width: 13.5 inches / 34.29 cm
Length: 50 inches / 127 cm
Catalog# 7700
US$18.00 per piece Plus Shipping
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: This lightweight fabric is a traditional cotton fabric derived from a yukata (summer cotton kimono); the fabric is only slightly stiff and a tad translucent with the background color being dark indigo color(black in lower light) with vertical (warp) .25 inch/6.35mm wide bands, each comprised of thin pinstripe sides withrectangular dashes irregularly spaced lengthwise, the dash elements are fuzzy an about .75 inch/19.05mm long; the lines are a pale white with hint of blue -- please see close-ups; same on both sides.
Fabric Type: Still slightly firm, the fabric softens with wash. (hand-wash separately, with lukewarm water-- see our FAQ Pages for cleaning tips).
About Colors: Please remember that the colors and contrast shown may differ on different devices. Please note the colors listed in the text here.
Condition: Excellent.