8091: 1980s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Arai-Hari, 52in. European Sense, Florals

Vintage Japanese Textiles: 1980s Kimono Silk Fabric Piece Idiosyncratic Motif: Evocative of European Designs Width: 14.50 inches / 36.83 cm Length: 52 inches / 132.08 cm Catalog# 8091: 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 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: Lightweight silk, minimally translucent, deconstructed from woman's kimono with solid medium hue of blue color background; Motif is a mix of various types and sizes of flowers and their stems and leaves; minimal drape, smooth to touch but no sheen. COMMENTARY: To our eye, this design is an example of the 1960s to 1980s kimono designers experimenting with non-Japanese motifs; so much so, that IMHO this might be mistaken for something made in the West. Interesting. Colors: Reminder that colors on different devices can vary significantly, please use our text color descriptions in your consideration. Condition: Excellent. Suitable for making scarves or accessories