8112-2: 1930s Japanese Silk Kimono Fabric,AraiHari, 59in. Silk Pc.Camelia Flower, Plum Blossom

Vintage Japanese Textiles: 1930s-1950s Arai Hari Used Silk Kimono Fabric Piece Floral Motif: Classic Camellias with Plum Blossoms Width: 12.25 inches / 31.11 cm Length: 42 inches / 106.68cm Catalog# 8112-2: US$15.00 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 clicking HERE; For an excellent 'how-to' do Arai-Hari oneself, we highly recommend Kae Warnock's Blog, Chocolate Factotum: Step One of Arai Hari - Picking the Kimono Apart Step Two of Arai Hari - The Washing Process and the Formula Fabric Type: Lightweight, delicate & translucent silk deconstructed from a woman's kimono; color is solid navy blue background with classic Camellias with plum blossoms; Design colors are a soft-white and cream, other colors: burgundy-red,,light tan, brown, sage-greens and very faint pink accents in places; a few interwoven flowers (Camellia) in the solid background -- see our last closeup image; note classic gradations of colors; designs on one side but apparent on reverse; fabric is soft and good drape. Recommended for making scarves or accessories. Colors: Please consider our text descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric, as colors and contrast can vary across devices. Condition: Excellent.