8097: 1970s Japanese Kimono Fabric, Dark Green Solid Silk 58 inches Piece Arai Hari

Vintage Japanese Textiles: 1970s Silk Fabric Piece From Woman's Solid Dark Green Kimono Arai-Hari Width: 14.25 inches / 36.2 cm Length: 58 inches / 138.8 cm Catalog# 8097: 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: Thin, very lightweight and translucent, slightly textured to the touch; like a thick gauze weave; Color is a dark green; fabric has sheen throughout. 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 quilting or utilitarian accessories Condition: Excellent.