
7913:1930-50s Japanese Meisen Silk 58in. Piece (AraiHari)Abstract Geometrics
Catalog# 7913 1930s-1950s Japanese Textiles:From Arai-Hari Cleaners Japanese Kimono Meisen Silk Fabric PieceModernistic/Abstract Kasuri-like GeometricsWidth: 14 inches / 35.56 cmLength: 58 inches / 147.32 cmUS$19.00 per piece plus shipping Item Details and Description Fabric History/Pedigree: 1950s or earlier 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: Meisen silk, delicate & lightweight, translucent with the background color being black with geometric designs in clusters stacked in alternating sides;the rectangular, diamond & square figures are arranged in geometric clusters; designs in a range of colors: teal, red & cream, and the largest is 8 inches / 20.32cm wide; note the intentionally fuzzy edges to all figures & lines, evocative of cotton kasuri designs from this s