79512: 1930s Japanese Kimono Silk 38in.AraiHari Komon,Gold Applique,Medallions
1930s Japanese Textiles: From Arai-Hari Cleaners Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric Piece Full Array, Small Floral Elements (komon)w/Geometric Figures & Metallic Gold Accent AppliquéCatalog #: 79511Width:12.5 inches / 31.75 cmLength: 55 inches / 139.8 cmUS$20.00 per piece plus shipping Item Details and Description Fabric History/Pedigree: 1930s or earlier 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 clicking HERE. Fabric Description: This is an unusual find: thin summer silk slightly translucent and soft; background is black with full field of .25 inch / 6.35mm elements that may be interpreted as flowers or even cherry blossom trees; There are also angular white medallions (3.5"/8.89cm X 2.75"/6.99cm), stepped lines as borders, with perhaps trees or flowers within, and each with metallic gold appliqué accents; The small dark red eleme