
77151:1930s-50s Japanese Meisen Silk Fabric, AraiHari Modernistic, 57in.Piece
Vintage Japanese Textiles:1930s-1950s Arai Hari Used Meisen Silk Kimono PieceGeometrics, Modernistic ThemesFloral Elements w/Fabric PanelsWidth: 14.25 inches / 36.2 cmLength: 57 inches / 144.78 cmCatalog# 7715-1: US$17.00 per piece plus shipping Fabric History/Pedigree: 1930s-50s silk fabric pieces received from 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 high-quality, 1930s-1950s meisen kimono silk is a lightweight fabric, slightly translucent; The Background color is dark orange with a hint of red; the design is of what resemble iris stems/leaves with various geometric figures over them in random angles -- both rectangular and square-shaped forms; there are also other abstract designs within the various shapes, some apparent leaves/blossoms as well as what resemble kasuri ikat patterns and decorations within the figur