78202: 1960s Japanese Chirimen Silk Summer Kimono Fabric, Sheer 52 in. MedallionGrid

78202: 1960s Japanese Chirimen Silk Summer Kimono Fabric, Sheer 52 in. MedallionGrid

$16.00
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Vintage Japanese Textiles: 1960s Arai Hari Summer Chirimen Silk Kimono PieceDark Peach on White, Curlicue Medallions Grid LookWidth: 14 inches / 35.56 cmLength: 52 inches / 132.08 cmCatalog# 7820-2: US$16.00 per piece plus shipping Fabric History/Pedigree: 1960s light chirimen 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 delicate 1960s silk is a lightweight,  translucent summer kimono fabric, a slight chirimen textured cream color and white, lines in gray, black and thin lined mustard yellow accents; motif is an atypical design using what look like interlocked medallions, all rendered in rows, all in curlicue fashion creating a grid; Most likely this was from a summer garment, due to its very light, sheer nature; the fabric is not smooth to the touch, no sheen; patterns intended for one

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