Description
Catalog# 7714-1 1930s to 1950s Japanese Textiles:
Used/Cleaned, From Arai-Hari Cleaners
Japanese Kimono Meisen Silk Fabric Piece
Width: 14 inches / 35.56 cm
Length: 58 inches / 147.32 cm
US per piece plus shipping
Item Details and Description
Fabric History/Pedigree: 1930sto 1950s silkfabric pieces received from traditional Japanese kimono cleaner/reconstructor calledArai-Hari see an excellent explanation of traditionalArai Hariby textile expertJohn Marshall, by click-pushing HERE.
Fabric Description: Fine, lightweight Meisen silk, slightly translucent, from a summer kimono type; the geometric pattern is called Ichimatsu Checked, a common traditional pattern, with bands of alternating rectangles in black and white as background bands (weft), and overlain by foreground bands (warp) that alternate from white to grays with salmon centers; typical intentional fuzzy quality and edges of figures; This piece is the same on both sides;slightly stiff, little drape, no sheen.
Recommended for making scarf/accessories.
Colors: Please NOTE that colors and contrast differ on each device so use our text descriptions to complement your sense of the fabric).
Condition: Excellent
Background Information on Meisen Kimonos:
Meisen is defined literally in our Kenkyuusha dictionary ascommon silk stuff;meisen fabrics (or garments made from them) are currently called meisen; Meisen kimono were made similarly tokasuri(ikat) , thoughmeisenusually have very colorful patterns with distinct often more modern motifs and a slight sheen; 1950s meisen have intentionally fuzzy, almost Impressionistic look and often larger designs; Kasuri/ikat, of course, is mostly indigo blue and some white with learn more about kasuri click here.
To see pictures of meisen silk vintage kimonos from Google, touch HERE.
Other Cultural Notes: The best discussion weve found of Meisen silk fabric was on an old blog post by Japundit, excerpted here*:
Young women have rediscovered(Japan Times) thekimono, and you can see them out in Harajuku on the Sunday fashion parade. Theres even a term for these girls not surprisingly they are called kimonogirls. There are even some nice books documenting the trend which you can check out at J-List and are definitely worth having if you are at all into fashion.
Themeisen kimonoin particular has become very popular. Thesekimonowere made in the first half of the twentieth century, and were characterized by a glossy sheen, and brilliant patterns. There is often a sort ofblurryquality to the silks.
[*original article has been pulled]
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