7969:4+yds 1960s Deadstock Japanese Kimono Silk Hakkake Fabric Tsumugi
Vintage Japanese Textiles: 1960s Deadstock Japanese Kimono Silk Hakkake Fabric BoltWidth: 14 inches / 35.56cmLength: 4.37 yards / 4 mCatalog #: 7969US$35.00 Plus Shipping Fabric History/Pedigree: Deadstock unsold bolt of fabric, new condition but from another era, the 1980s; In original bindings and maker's label (tsumugi) This is an hakkake bolt; see explanation below. Fabric Description: 100% Japanese fine silk in burgundy color fabric is 4.37 yds / 4 m. long, soft sheen, in original bindings and labels; originally used for inside liners, cuffs, and edgings in 8 places on adult kimono, sometimes also used for haori liners. Cultural Background Information on Hakkake: An hakkake means, literally, "8-hanging-fabrics"; The number 8 refers to 8 places on the insides of a kimono where this fabric is used. The graphic below from the Japanese Language website kaitorimania.jp shows the 8 places on a kimono, inner front and back, where the fabric is used. Note: Recommended for u