7964-2: 1980s Japanese Kimono Silk Fabric, Arai-Hari, 40in.Pc. Pixelated Waves
Vintage Japanese Textiles:1980s Kimono Silk Fabric PieceTiny Pixelated Semi-Circular Swirls/WavesWidth: 14.75 inches / 37.47 cmLength: 40 inches / 101.6 cmCatalog# 7964-2: US$15.00 per pieceplus shipping Fabric History/Pedigree: 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: Lightweight silk from woman's kimono with mix of blue-gray, and slightly iridescent color background, which is composed of very tiny pixelated semi-circular swirls (see close-ups) that are interwoven; One side only, but light-gray pixels are visible on the reverse; This pattern of overlapping semi-circles in background commonly seen as a wave pattern; this fabric is very lightly textured to the touch (due to weave), slight sheen due to the iridescence.NOTE: Suitable for making scarves or accessoriesColors: Reminder that colors differ on d