8094-2: 1980s Japanese Kimono Chirimen Silk Fabric Piece 60"Solid w/Gradation Salmon Colors (Copy)

Vintage Japanese Textiles: 1980s Chirimen Silk Fabric Piece Arai Hari Cleaned Solid with salmon color background and gradation to darker tones Width: 14.75 inches / 37.47 cm Length: 41 inches / 104.14cm Catalog# 8094-2: 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 Description: Light-medium weight chirimen crepe; has gradation coloring from salmon color to darker hues of salmon color; Front side is filled with shining speckles throughout; depending on angle of view, the fabric looks like sparkling surface of water. Our photos show the darkened areas where the colors shade from main color (salmon) to a darker hue of salmon; fabric has nice sheen and drape, recommended for making scarf or accessories. Note on colors: Since all devices display colors differently, please use our text descriptions of colors to complement your sense of the fabric's color. Recommended for making scarf or accessories Condition: Excellent.