79272: 1930s-50s Japanese Meisen Silk 38in.Pc.(AraiHari)Temari Balls wFlower, Shuiro

79272: 1930s-50s Japanese Meisen Silk 38in.Pc.(AraiHari)Temari Balls wFlower, Shuiro

$15.00
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Catalog# 79272 1930s to 1950s Japanese Textiles:From Arai-Hari Cleaners Japanese Kimono Meisen Silk Fabric PieceShuiro Background w/ Temari Ball/FlowerWidth:13.75 inches / 34.92 cmLength: 38 inches / 96.52 cmUS$15.00 per piecePlus ShippingItem Details and Description Fabric History/Pedigree: 1930s to 1950s silk fabric 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 click-pushing HERE. Fabric Description: Delicate, very lightweight Meisen silk, translucent, slightly stiff, minimum sheen; the background color is classic shuiro (vermillion, classically meant to ward off evil spirits, good luck, etc.);  Designs are on both sides with the 6.5 inches/16.5 cm orbs representing temari paper balls (child's toy), each with flower at center; Also, dabs of mostly pastel off-white, mustard, and white-gray spots, all 1 inch/2.54cm diameters, randomly spaced; other

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