Vintage Japanese Textiles:
1990's Kimono Heavy Silk Fabric Piece
Deadstock
Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 82 inches(2.29yds) / 208.28 cm (2.08m)
Catalog# 7884:
US$18.00 per piece
Plus Shipping
Fabric History/Provenance: Pieces derived from deadstock 1990's kimono silk roll.
Fabric Description: This is medium to heavy weight silk for use in making a formal kimono, Thick, with no translucence; the fabric is orange on the reverse but the front is colored light peach and light gold every 14.75 inches / 37.47cm; metallic sheen quality throughout; there are 6 of these blocks, alternating a tsuzumi drum and Empress (or, Princess) Tree, 3 pairs in the full length, also mums and other small flowers; these background-color 'blocks' are scarcely visible except in bright light and up very close, resulting in a special glow or sheen to the piece; and with shifts in hues depending on the angle of view and lighting; heavier silk does not wrinkle easily but has little drape;
Fabric Description: This is medium to heavy weight silk for use in making a formal kimono, Thick, with no translucence; the fabric is orange on the reverse but the front is colored light peach and light gold every 14.75 inches / 37.47cm; metallic sheen quality throughout; there are 6 of these blocks, alternating a tsuzumi drum and Empress (or, Princess) Tree, 3 pairs in the full length, also mums and other small flowers; these background-color 'blocks' are scarcely visible except in bright light and up very close, resulting in a special glow or sheen to the piece; and with shifts in hues depending on the angle of view and lighting; heavier silk does not wrinkle easily but has little drape;
Colors: Reminder that colors differ on different monitors and devices; please use our text color descriptions in your consideration.
Recommended for making table runners, decor accessories or display
Condition: Excellent
Condition: Excellent
