79502: 1960's Japanese Silk Fabric, Chirimen,AraiHari,Bingata StyleMotif, 40 in. Piece

Catalog# 79502 1960's Japanese Okinawan Bingata Style Motif Chirimen Silk Kimono Fabric Arai-Hari Width: 13.25 inches / 33.7 cmLength: 40 inches / 101.6cmUS$15.00 per piecePlus ShippingItem Details and Description Fabric History/Provenance: 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 Type: Light-medium weight silk, ivory color background, designs on one side (print). Motifs: This design is modeled after classic Okinawan Bingata motif design (NOT actual Bingata  Dyed), featuring nine parallel bamboo stalks with bamboo leaves, evenly spaced, evocative of old bamboo fence; also note plum blossoms on branches in background; The design colors are dark rusty-red, dark brown -black and a few moss-greens; This is a slight crepe chirimen, textured; minimal drape, slightly stiff. Condition: Excellent. Recommended for making