{"title":"Japanese Kimono Fabrics. Other Fabrics from Japan.","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur treasures from Japan are usually one of a kind, often hand woven and\/or hand dyed. Choose from unused vintage bolts, which you buy by the yard and we cut from the bolt; buy as little as one yard or as much as we have, which is probably 13 yards or less (then never available again.)  We also carry various sized pieces from stunning old kimonos that have been taken apart stitch by stich so that the fabrics may live forever in your new creations. Most are excellent condition vintage-or-older silks, wools and cottons from 1950's - 70's, ready for you to use for any thing you like - not just kimonos - without buying new fabric from huge factories. Many of these fabrics are so complex that their creation required many processes and many months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Most of our Japanese kimono fabrics are \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 14\" wide, \u003c\/strong\u003ethe size of the traditional kimono fabric looms and the width of fabric that kimonos have been made from for centuries, in Japan. You can use \u003cstrong\u003eany pattern you like and add seams where you like, because of the narrow width\u003c\/strong\u003e. The piecing does take more time but perhaps the beauty and rarity of the fabric is worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also carry new, non-kimono, more commercial fabrics from Japan, that are about 43\" wide, including wonderful prints. Most are linen and\/or cotton. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If the fabric is sold \u003cstrong\u003e\"By the Yard\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, it means we started with the whole bolt, which is\/was usually 12-13 yards. We'll cut yours to the number of yards you order, in one continuous piece. Just like in a fabric store. You'll see \"Only __ Left\" on the fabric's listing, for how many yards remain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Some are \u003cstrong\u003epieces of a specific size\u003c\/strong\u003e noted in the listing, because it is fabric from an old kimono, often from the 1960's thorugh '80's, recently disassembled, cleaned and ironed. For those fabrics, the size listed (14\" x 42\" for example) is the size you will get; we don't cut those down, and they are not available longer than the listing shows.  Some may have creases from previous seam lines or a few small notches on the long edges, which will usually be clear in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy of fiber content and dye information:\u003c\/strong\u003e These fabrics can be very complex. They are old textile art from natural materials, sometimes the identity of which is obvious and sometimes not. We do our best with photography and writing, and try to be clear about what's fact and what's an educated guess or a wild theory.  We're \u003cem\u003eusually\u003c\/em\u003e correct about fiber content, sometimes we make an educated guess since most of our old Japanese fabrics don't have labels, or they may be hard to translate.  We want our fabrics to take your breath away and bring you tears of joy. That's how they affect us and that's why we do this for you. But the risk of the unknown is always there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe selection always changes.  Almost all are one of a kind and they may sell out quickly. We are continually adding more so that you have a good selection to pick from. Find them in this collection below, or in New Arrivals. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmells:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sometimes you'll need to air out your vintage fabrics - some have been in storage for a long time in various conditions in Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e To be safe, dry clean your vintage Japanese fabrics to preserve lustre, texture and color. Many hand wash their silks and wools gently with mild shampoo or hand washing soap in cool water, and air dry. In all cases, \u003cem\u003etest a piece first,\u003c\/em\u003e make sure you are happy with the result, then treat the entire piece that way always, before and after you sew. We've heard of many ways to clean silk - there's no one right way. The internet is full of suggestions you may research. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWabi Sabi: The beauty of imperfection\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Hand made fabrics may not be perfect and this is part of their value, individuality and very essence. Most of these are many decades old and may have a few blemishes; hopefully not too many. We will note any issues we find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you need to return anything within 30 days, please let us know and we'll be in touch right away with the address you should ship it to.  Sometimes we need to charge a re-stocking fee on fabric we cut for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwatches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let us know what swatches you'd like and we'll do our best. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"snowstorm-satin-vintage-kimono-silk-6-5-x-55-4680","title":"Snowstorm on Pale Gold Satin Vintage Kimono Silk 6.5\" x 55\"  #4680","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery lustrous and soft, this silk satin has the most lovely shade of pale gold background and snowflakes. To us, it doesn't seem like ivory although technically it may be - it seems to glow from within and almost seems ever so slightly metallic. Groups of trees are blues, purples, greens and bronze. This is a higher end kimono silk that was most likely hand dyed by a skilled silk artist decades ago, in Japan. The silk is what we would call a heavy charmeuse here, with a satin front that glows but isn't garish, and a crepe weave on the back. Drapey, lustrous, thin and light, these pieces were once part of a kimono and are in excellent condition. Exceptional 100% Silk. Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Material Cafe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40349233086537,"sku":"","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/products\/DSC_2181_90ef6f26-85b9-4bda-ae7f-cc4a480eb715.jpg?v=1667108096"},{"product_id":"snowstorm-satin-vintage-kimono-silk-6-5-x-42-4680","title":"Snowstorm on Pale Gold Satin Vintage Kimono Silk 6.5\" x 42\"  #4680","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery lustrous and soft, this silk satin has the most lovely shade of pale gold background and snowflakes. To us, it doesn't seem like ivory although technically it may be - it seems to glow from within and almost seems ever so slightly metallic. Groups of trees are blues, purples, greens and bronze. This is a higher end kimono silk that was most likely hand dyed by a skilled silk artist decades ago, in Japan. The silk is what we would call a heavy charmeuse here, with a satin front that glows but isn't garish, and a crepe weave on the back. Drapey, lustrous, thin and light, these pieces were once part of a kimono and are in excellent condition. Exceptional 100% Silk. Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Material Cafe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40349237772361,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/products\/DSC_2186_604cb0db-7c0b-4d7e-9477-e87900bc3e2f.jpg?v=1667107963"},{"product_id":"snowstorm-satin-vintage-kimono-silk-14-x-18-4680","title":"Snowstorm on Pale Gold Satin Vintage Kimono Silk, 14\" x 18\"  #4680","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery lustrous and soft, this silk satin has the most lovely shade of pale gold background and snowflakes. To us, it doesn't seem like ivory although technically it may be - it seems to glow from within and almost seems ever so slightly metallic. Groups of trees are blues, purples, greens and bronze. This is a higher end kimono silk that was most likely hand dyed by a skilled silk artist decades ago, in Japan. The silk is what we would call a heavy charmeuse here, with a satin front that glows but isn't garish, and a crepe weave on the back. Drapey, lustrous, thin and light, these pieces were once part of a kimono and are in excellent condition. Exceptional 100% Silk. Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Material Cafe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40349244293193,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/products\/DSC_2202_e6bc50b9-2cbd-4297-b600-259c2ca976ce.jpg?v=1667107698"},{"product_id":"maroon-tan-rustic-silk-hemp-vintage-batik-crepe-from-japan-perhaps-antique-by-the-yard-753","title":"Maroon\/Tan Rustic Silk\/Hemp Vintage Batik Crepe from Japan, Perhaps Antique, By the Yard #753","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis vintage kimono fabric looks and feels like a lightweight, supple, more rustic version of bark cloth; natural, slubby and textured. Batik (or what looks like batik but may have been stencil printed?) designs are light brown. The maroon\/wine color is the same on both sides, and we're told it was probably dyed with mud or akane root. Both sides are similar and usable; one side has plumper lines in the design.  This crepe is thin, light, dry and supple.  It's almost drapey, with lots of slubs, occasional crosswise thicker threads creating texture. It seems handwoven and old.  It's not soft or silky or lustrous; it has an antique, slightly coarse feel. Our supplier in Japan translated the old tag (now gone) as about 50\/50 Silk and Hemp or Ramie. Excellent condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnique and gorgeous - these old exceptional kimono fabrics from Japan are more and more rare.   \u003c\/span\u003e13.5\" wide and sold by the full yard - we'll cut yours in one piece from the never-used bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47856885006656,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_38542.jpg?v=1736121628"},{"product_id":"woven-shibori-mid-weight-cotton-44-45-wide-indigo-plaid-by-the-yard","title":"'Shibori Plaid Indigo' Cotton Print of Shibori, by Kim Eichler-Messmer, 44\" Wide, By the Yard # 1458","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis quilting cotton was designed by Textile, Quilting, Dyeing and Shibori Artist and Instructor \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\"\u003eKim \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\"\u003eEichler-Messmer. It is digitally printed on high quality quilting cotton from Pakistan, from collaged images of her hand dyed shibori.  Kim says: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I was first learning how to dye fabric in college, I was amazed by how many different patterns and textures I could make through the process of shibori - the Japanese art of folding, tying, wrapping, or otherwise manipulating fabric to resist dye. The love and fascination has never left me. No two fabrics are ever the same. This collection of fabrics is taken directly from my dye studio and some of my favorite fabrics that I have dyed.\"  She calls this one Shibori Plaid Indigo.  It's printed on smooth, tightly woven, mid-weight 100% Cotton, 44\/45\" wide. Classic quilting cotton weight and feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e shirts, tops, other clothing, bags, other accessories, pillows, quilting, curtains and anything else you'd use quality quilting cotton for.  Machine wash cold, delicate, tumble dry low. No bleach. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold by the full yard. See the note \"Only __ Left\" for how many yards are available. We'll cut yours in one continuous piece to your order, from the bolt.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Paintbrush Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49540000907584,"sku":"12021458","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_9886.jpg?v=1724114485"},{"product_id":"pleat-stripe-indigo-cotton-print-by-kim-eichler-messmer-44-wide-by-the-yard-1456","title":"'Pleat Stripe Indigo' Art Cotton Print by Kim Eichler-Messmer, 44\" Wide, By the Yard # 1456","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuilting cotton with a hand-dyed, pleated, shibori look, designed by Textile, Quilting, Dyeing and Shibori Artist and Instructor \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\"\u003eKim \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\"\u003eEichler-Messmer. Brilliant!  Digitally printed on high quality quilting cotton from Pakistan, using \u003cem\u003eimages\u003c\/em\u003e of her hand dyed shibori and other textile art pieces.  Kim says: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I was first learning how to dye fabric in college, I was amazed by how many different patterns and textures I could make through the process of shibori - the Japanese art of folding, tying, wrapping, or otherwise manipulating fabric to resist dye. The love and fascination has never left me. No two fabrics are ever the same. This collection of fabrics is taken directly from my dye studio and some of my favorite fabrics that I have dyed.\"  She calls this one Pleat Stripe, Indigo.  It's digitally printed on smooth, tightly woven, mid-weight quilting cotton, 44\/45\" wide. The light background isn't all true white, it blends from warm off-white to palest peachy-white.  We're in love with the hand-woven, hand-dyed, new-and-old-world look of this 100% Cotton from Kim. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e shirts, tops and other clothing, bags and other accessories, pillows, quilting, curtains and anything else you'd use quality quilting cotton for.  Machine wash cold, delicate, tumble dry low. No bleach. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold by the full yard. See the note \"Only __ Left\" for how many yards are available. We'll cut yours in one continuous piece to your order, from the bolt.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Paintbrush Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49542598132032,"sku":"12021456 Shibori Diamond Indigo","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_0239.jpg?v=1724904243"},{"product_id":"pleat-plaid-shibori-black-art-cotton-print-by-kim-eichler-messmer-44-wide-by-the-yard-1452","title":"'Pleat Plaid Shibori Black' Art Cotton Print by Kim Eichler-Messmer, 44\" Wide, By the Yard # 1452","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuilting cotton with a hand-dyed, shibori look, designed by Textile, Quilting, Dyeing and Shibori Artist and Instructor \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\"\u003eKim \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\"\u003eEichler-Messmer. Brilliant!  Digitally printed on high quality quilting cotton from Pakistan, using \u003cem\u003eimages\u003c\/em\u003e of her hand dyed shibori pieces.  Kim says: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I was first learning how to dye fabric in college, I was amazed by how many different patterns and textures I could make through the process of shibori - the Japanese art of folding, tying, wrapping, or otherwise manipulating fabric to resist dye. The love and fascination has never left me. No two fabrics are ever the same. This collection of fabrics is taken directly from my dye studio and some of my favorite fabrics that I have dyed.\"  She calls this one Pleat Plaid Shibori Black. It's digitally printed on smooth, tightly woven, mid-weight quilting cotton, 44\/45\" wide.  We're in love with the hand-dyed shibori\/faded black and gray boro, rustic look of this 100% Cotton from Kim. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e shirts, tops and other clothing, bags and other accessories, pillows, quilting, curtains and anything else you'd use quality quilting cotton for.  Machine wash cold, delicate, tumble dry low. No bleach. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold by the full yard. See the note \"Only __ Left\" for how many yards are available. We'll cut yours in one continuous piece to your order, from the bolt.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Paintbrush Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49543110263104,"sku":"12021456 Shibori Diamond Indigo","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/12021452.jpg?v=1724179937"},{"product_id":"blue-japanese-handwoven-silk-tsumugi-ikat-vintage-kimono-fabric-by-the-yard-773","title":"Blue Japanese Handwoven Silk Tsumugi Ikat, Vintage Kimono Fabric by the Yard # 773","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic handwoven Tsumugi is made from slubby, soft raw silk that's a little thicker than most of our kimono silks. It's very soft, not crisp or sleek, with body and no drape.  Front and back are just the same. Like many vintage fabrics, in some areas It doesn't lie perfectly flat as you can see in the photos. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Silk in beautiful condition; may be quite old. One of a kind, handwoven in Japan. 14\" wide and sold by the full yard - we'll cut yours in one piece to the length you order from the vintage, unused bolt.  If you're first you'll also get the fringe and border for no charge. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49582684668224,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_0055_0f9f9fe5-fe84-4dbc-b884-4d8f75bdfcb9.jpg?v=1724693065"},{"product_id":"sale-shibori-diamond-black-brown-cotton-print-by-kim-eichler-messmer-44-wide-by-the-yard-1444","title":"Shibori Diamond Black\/Brown Espresso Cotton Print, by Kim Eichler-Messmer, 44\" Wide, By the Yard # 1444","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis quilting cotton was designed by Textile, Quilting, Dyeing and Shibori Artist and Instructor \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\"\u003eKim \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219263411 BCX0\"\u003eEichler-Messmer. It's digitally printed on high quality quilting cotton from Pakistan, from collaged images of her hand dyed shibori.  Kim says: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I was first learning how to dye fabric in college, I was amazed by how many different patterns and textures I could make through the process of shibori - the Japanese art of folding, tying, wrapping, or otherwise manipulating fabric to resist dye. The love and fascination has never left me. No two fabrics are ever the same. This collection of fabrics is taken directly from my dye studio and some of my favorite fabrics that I have dyed.\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe calls this one Shibori Diamond Black, but we see it as dark browns blended with black.  It's printed on smooth, tightly woven, mid-weight 100% Cotton, 44\/45\" wide. Classic quilting cotton weight and feel. All the dark areas aren't pure black; there are warm blacks and dark browns too... espresso...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e shirts, tops, other clothing, bags, other accessories, pillows, quilting, curtains and anything else you'd use quality quilting cotton for.  Machine wash cold, delicate, tumble dry low. No bleach. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold by the full yard. See the note \"Only __ Left\" for how many yards are available. We'll cut yours in one continuous piece to your order, from the bolt.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Paintbrush Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49900933611840,"sku":"12021445 Shibori Diamond Indigo","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/12021445.1copy_bc21e97a-3b61-441e-9a95-94151d89af79.jpg?v=1730736931"},{"product_id":"one-yard-piece-navy-indigo-ikat-wool-ribbon-flower-kimono-fabric-from-japan-246","title":"One Yard Piece, Navy Indigo Ikat WOOL, Ribbon Flower Kimono Fabric from Japan, #246","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark indigo navy color, with red-orange, green, gray, and white plants and plaid 'ribbons' which are woven in the ikat.  This wool is lightweight thin, tightly woven, soft and supple for wool. It's a true ikat so both sides are the same and the ikat work is beautifully woven. It has a bit of body but is not crisp, scratchy or stiff at all. 14.5\" wide, perfect condition, looks like it's new not vintage.  This is a one yard piece.  100% Wool. Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49945126011200,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/products\/IMG_6209.png?v=1737171158"},{"product_id":"vintage-bright-floral-from-japan-kimono-wool-blend-by-the-yard-254","title":"Bright Floral on Blues, Kimono Wool Blend? from Japan By the Yard #   #254","description":"\u003cp\u003eThin and light, with a bit of body and almost no drape, the colors are vivid and strong, and the back looks the same. The base fabric is woven with areas of textured jacquard, adding depth to the lush floral.  We think it's either all wool or a blend with a little silk or nylon.  It has a bit of 'wooliness' - not sleek or soft to the touch. 14\" wide and sold by the full yard; yours will be one piece.  Age unknown; probably vintage.  Japan.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49968118038848,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_2801_b3630af3-0edb-49cd-b5bd-7f1346d3249d.jpg?v=1732158306"},{"product_id":"indigo-blue-yukata-kimono-cotton-print-from-japan-by-the-yard-234","title":"Indigo Blue Yukata, Art Squares Kimono Cotton Print from Japan By the Yard  #258","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis crisp, tightly woven cotton has a small print in nearly-black indigo, another blue or two, blue-gray, and white. It will probably soften with washing. It's traditional yukata weight and weave, which is very similar to quilting cotton and meant for warm weather kimono in Japan. On the back, the colors are just as dark; it's hard to tell front from back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13\" wide. Sold by the full yard and we'll cut yours in one piece from the excellent condition, never used bolt. 100% Cotton. Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50024122548544,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_3240.jpg?v=1733504780"},{"product_id":"indigo-kasuri-crepe-cotton-ikat-from-japan-40-wide-by-the-half-yard-ns-40-copy","title":"Indigo Kasuri Crepe Cotton Ikat from Japan 40\" Wide, By the Half Yard # NS-41","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrue Aizome indigo artisan textile from Japan. Medium-weight cotton with a twisted yarn creating a subtle crepe texture and feel. Long woven rows are about 3.3\" wide and have similar but different patterning in blended indigos and off-whites. This is a high end cotton, soft, supple, luscious, luxurious, not stiff or sleek or shiny. A matte finish; not smooth, it's ever so slightly crinkled from the crepe, slightly gauze-like, and absolutely divine. It has more drape than body and is not crisp at all.  A true kasuri ikat, meticulously dyed, both sides are just the same. Weight per full yard is a little over 6 ounces; good for for pants, bags, pillows, jackets, dresses, skirts, shirts, home, etc.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOrder \"1\" per HALF yard and yours will be in one piece. The last two photos with the yardstick show 40\" wide lengths of about a yard, in different areas on the 6.5 yard piece we have. The ikat patterning is always changing. 40\" wide, 100% Cotton. Newly woven, not vintage. Japan. Exceptional. Hand-dyed and different throughout. Limited supply. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash by itself; indigo color may run especially at first. Cool water, hang to dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bansyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50053722833216,"sku":"Taki Kasuri Crepe","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_7686_1024x1024_2x_ac31e8af-0588-4f9c-b765-01bef1e62c29copy.jpg?v=1734203842"},{"product_id":"meisen-brown-olive-vintage-kimono-silk-piece-from-japan-13-5-x-47-1201","title":"Meisen Brown-Olive Vintage Kimono Silk Piece from Japan 13.5\" x 47\"  #201","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Meisen silk; it feels slightly cottony but is most definitely silk. Thin, fine, smooth, soft and light, a bit crisp, and the same front and back. True Meisen ikat with intentional 'blurry' edges between the colors. Slight sheen and a bit of body and bounce. We see this brown as a bit towards olive; it's dark and rich with a slight iridescence.  This vintage silk is fairly old but in quite good condition. 100% Silk.  Japan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50070627811648,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_3627.png?v=1734635392"},{"product_id":"meisen-brown-olive-vintage-kimono-silk-piece-from-japan-13-5-x-60-1201","title":"Meisen Brown-Olive Vintage Kimono Silk Piece from Japan 13.5\" x 60\"  #201","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Meisen silk; it feels slightly cottony but is most definitely silk. Thin, fine, smooth, soft and light, a bit crisp, and the same front and back. True Meisen ikat with intentional 'blurry' edges between the colors. Slight sheen and a bit of body and bounce. We see this brown as a bit towards olive; it's dark and rich with a slight iridescence.  This vintage silk is fairly old but in quite good condition. 100% Silk.  Japan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50070650716480,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_3618_6880c306-615d-459d-833a-f110ff550e76.jpg?v=1734635392"},{"product_id":"meisen-brown-olive-vintage-kimono-silk-piece-from-japan-9-5-x-58-1201","title":"Meisen Brown-Olive Vintage Kimono Silk Piece from Japan 9.5\" x 58\"  #201","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Meisen silk; it feels slightly cottony but is most definitely silk. Thin, fine, smooth, soft and light, a bit crisp, and the same front and back. True Meisen ikat with intentional 'blurry' edges between the colors. Slight sheen and a bit of body and bounce. We see this brown as a bit towards olive; it's dark and rich with a slight iridescence.  This vintage silk is fairly old but in quite good condition. 100% Silk.  Japan. These narrower pieces will have some flowers not whole, per the first photo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50070654484800,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_3613.jpg?v=1734635392"},{"product_id":"oshima-dream-misty-gardens-ikat-with-black-vintage-japanese-kimono-silk-by-the-yard-227","title":"SALE, Oshima Dream Misty Gardens Ikat with Black, Vintage Japanese Kimono Silk By the Yard  #227","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike looking through a misty dream of lush, tropical Oshima Island. The weaver has created blurry gardens and forests, homes and flowers. With a very soft and smooth surface, this lightweight, very thin silk is a bit crisp, with some body and no shine. The reds, blacks, yellows and many greens are cross-dyed with fine white and black silk fibers.  A true ikat, back and front are the same.  14\" wide, sold by the full yard and yours will be cut in one piece from the bolt of perfect condition vintage handwoven silk.  100% Silk, possibly Oshima. Japan. Stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label portion was sold to the first customer to buy this silk, but shown here for reference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50115603202368,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_8305_f8cd6a70-8f10-47f8-bb97-8e99a873efa9.jpg?v=1755914008"},{"product_id":"indigo-blue-yukata-wavy-pathways-kimono-cotton-print-from-japan-by-the-yard-251","title":"Indigo Blue Yukata, Wavy Pathways Kimono Cotton Print from Japan By the Yard  #251","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis crisp, tightly woven cotton has a small print in nearly-black indigo, another blue or two, blue-gray, and a tiny bit of white. It's traditional yukata weight and weave, which is very similar to quilting cotton and meant for warm weather kimono in Japan. On the back, the dark colors strong but there's more white and less light blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13\" wide. Sold by the full yard and we'll cut yours in one piece from the excellent condition, never used bolt. 100% Cotton. Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50145360740672,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_38792.jpg?v=1736552495"},{"product_id":"meisen-ecru-red-gray-sunburst-old-kimono-silk-pieces-from-japan-253","title":"Meisen Ecru\/Red\/Gray Sunburst Old Kimono Silk Pieces from Japan 13.5\" x 42\" #253","description":"\u003cp\u003eHard to find eggshell-off-white-parchment color. These are pieces from an old, disassembled kimono, classic Meisen silk; the silky kind, not the cottony kind. Thin, fine, smooth, soft and light, a bit delicate, and the same front and back. True Meisen ikat with intentional 'blurry' edges and a slight sheen.  It's quite old and has stains and imperfections as you can see - definitely not pristine condition but to us, the 'flaws' add to the beauty and mysterious history of these old kimono pieces. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProbably 60-70 years old, from a former kimono.  100% Silk, Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50145504919872,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_3905.jpg?v=1767405866"},{"product_id":"meisen-ecru-red-gray-sunburst-old-kimono-silk-pieces-from-japan-9-x-63-253","title":"Meisen Ecru\/Red\/Gray Sunburst Old Kimono Silk Pieces from Japan 9.5\" x 63\" #253","description":"\u003cp\u003eHard to find eggshell-off-white-parchment color. These are pieces from an old, disassembled kimono, classic Meisen silk; the silky kind, not the cottony kind. Thin, fine, smooth, soft and light, a bit delicate, and the same front and back. True Meisen ikat with intentional 'blurry' edges and a slight sheen.  It's quite old and has stains and imperfections as you can see - definitely not pristine condition but to us, the 'flaws' add to the beauty and mysterious history of these old kimono pieces. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProbably 60-70 years old, from a former kimono.  100% Silk, Japan. Note the second photo of this piece. Because it's narrower, not all the sunbursts will be full.  (On the pieces with the full 14\" width, none of the sunbursts are cut into.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50145552826688,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_3907.jpg?v=1767405866"},{"product_id":"meisen-ecru-red-gray-sunburst-old-kimono-silk-pieces-from-japan-13-5-x-60-253","title":"Meisen, Ecru\/Red\/Gray Sunburst Old Kimono Silk Pieces from Japan 13.5\" x 60\" #253","description":"\u003cp\u003eHard to find eggshell-off-white-parchment color. These are pieces from an old, disassembled kimono, classic Meisen silk; the silky kind, not the cottony kind. Thin, fine, smooth, soft and light, a bit delicate, and the same front and back. True Meisen ikat with intentional 'blurry' edges and a slight sheen.  It's quite old and has stains and imperfections as you can see - definitely not pristine condition but to us, the 'flaws' add to the beauty and mysterious history of these old kimono pieces. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProbably 60-70 years old, from a former kimono.  100% Silk, Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50145590935872,"sku":null,"price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_3907.jpg?v=1767405866"},{"product_id":"black-brights-faux-patchwork-vintage-kimono-silk-satin-from-japan-7-x-47-4375","title":"Black + Brights Faux Patchwork Vintage Kimono Silk Satin from Japan 7\" x 47\". # 4374","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBright red-orange, white, green, gold and purple on true rich black. The print is a series of rectangular panels next to each other, with different designs all using the same colors. Lotus and other flowers, some with a shibori look, black and white faux shibori, pine trees, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand one with fruits, toys or spaceships?  This lightweight silk satin is supple, soft, drapey and flowy, with a base jacquard of slightly raised spots that gives this silk an almost crinkled or shibori look. It has a slight shine from the jacquard, depending on the light. \u003c\/span\u003eThese vintage silk pieces were once part of a kimono. 100% silk in beautiful condition. Japan.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MaterialCafe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50416117612864,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/DSC_7256_9465836e-9d26-4a4e-abf4-3e61a805fd74.jpg?v=1742355182"},{"product_id":"last-of-this-birds-on-navy-from-echino-japan-linen-cotton-lightweight-canvas-43-wide-by-the-yard","title":"Last of This, Birds on Navy from Echino Japan, Linen\/Cotton Lightweight Canvas 43\" Wide By the Yard","description":"\u003cp\u003eTiny red and gray birds alight on strings of off-white dots. Background is navy. This print, called Birds to Hang, is by Etsuko Furuya for Echino, Japan.  It's mid-weight, heavier than most quilting cotton, with a linen texture, opaque and stable. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeighs almost 8.5 ounces per 43\"-wide yard.\u003c\/span\u003e Use for aprons, bags, structured garments, lightweight home dec, pillow covers, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cotton 45%, Linen 55%.  Width 43\".  Japan.  New, not vintage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Limited Supply and sold by the full yard. Minimum order is 1 yard. Your piece will be continuous.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-washing and ironing before sewing will often give better results and inform how to care for the item after it's sewn. Your fabric may shrink and some darker colors may transfer when fabrics are wet. . Machine drying or dry cleaning are not recommended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress using low-medium setting on the reverse side of the fabric. You can also place another piece of fabric in between when ironing.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you wash your fabrics in a washing machine, we recommend zigzagging the edges first or using a mesh laundry bag to prevent fraying. Wash in cold water on the delicate setting.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kokka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50439978451264,"sku":"EXK-9030-2 Japan","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_2249.jpg?v=1730232990"},{"product_id":"indigo-slubby-rainbow-vintage-kimono-silk-stripe-from-japan-by-the-yard-107","title":"Last of This, Indigo Slubby Rainbow, Vintage Kimono Silk Yarn Dyed Stripe from Japan By the Yard #107","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the heavy side for silk, very textured, similar in weight and thickness to quilting cotton. This is a slubby, multi-colored yarn-dyed, probably handwoven stripe with lots of black slubs and mostly blue (many blues), dark red, purples, mauves, gray, black and gold. All the colors blend with the black and navy so they aren't bright. The stripes stay basically the same throughout the bolt and it has an overall indigo\/softened blueberry\/old denim look. It's supple, with a bit of body and a bit of drape.Not crisp or stiff at all; more soft and supple. Both sides are the same.  14\" wide and sold by the full yard, yours will be cut in a continuous piece from the excellent condition, never used, carefully stored bolt.  100% Silk. Stunning.  Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're about an inch or two short of 2 whole yards, so you know... that's why it's $1 less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Buy one or both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50471039140160,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_5315copy_ca09475b-6247-4e4e-9495-5d1e79ee4783.jpg?v=1743460842"},{"product_id":"orange-thick-thin-stripe-vintage-kimono-silk-rom-japan-by-the-yard-108","title":"Orange\/Yellow\/Raisin Yarn-Dyed Stripe Vintage Kimono Silk Tsumugi from Japan By the Yard #108","description":"\u003cp\u003eThin, strong, mid-weight Tsumugi silk is crisp; reminiscent of a lightweight canvas, but thinner, and sooo much softer.  It's so obviously silk once you feel it. Yarn-dyed, probably hand woven stripe with pure bright orange, and stripes in yellow and muted brownish purple. The stripes run lengthwise through the bolt. It has a textured, flannelly soft, slightly slubby surface, and body. No drape or shine. Both sides are the same. The colors are consistent and strong even if the photo shows grayish or faded areas.  (The camera is sometimes confused by the texture).  14\" wide and sold by the full yard, yours will be cut in a continuous piece from the excellent condition, never used, carefully stored bolt. Label states Tsumugi. 100% Silk.  Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50471116767552,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_5329_c1ae4d92-33f3-47e9-ac56-8cc0db2fdd23.jpg?v=1743466096"},{"product_id":"kochi-sunset-vintage-kimono-silk-from-japan-by-the-yard-771","title":"Sunset from Kochi Kimono Silk from Japan By the Yard #771","description":"\u003cdiv data-testid=\"richTextElement\" class=\"BaOVQ8 tz5f0K j45xd97s_0 wixui-rich-text\" id=\"j45xd97s_0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePinks, reds, corals, oranges, purples, and a bit of black in this exceptional woven beauty from Japan. This kimono silk is thin, soft, lightweight, a bit crisp, with no drape. It's got a lot of body and is quite smooth; the silk fibers are fine and not slubby. The compex, interesting weave and the glowing colors together are stunning.  14\" wide and sold by the full yard. Your piece will be cut in one piece from the unused, excellent condition, we think fairly recently handwoven, bolt. 100% Silk. Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"richTextElement\" class=\"BaOVQ8 tz5f0K comp-jnr9tmnj wixui-rich-text\" id=\"comp-jnr9tmnj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50500845470016,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_5500.png?v=1743997881"},{"product_id":"midnight-blue-black-indigo-vintage-kimono-silk-by-the-yard-125","title":"Midnight Blue\/Black\/Indigo Vintage Kimono Silk Oshima Tsumugi? from Japan By the Yard #125","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis silk looks and feels just like a certified Oshima Tsumugi Silk. But the label is one we've never seen before, and was a bit hard to translate. It does say \"the technique I use is rustic hand loom unique to the area.\" Perhaps the area is Oshima Island, but this is done by just one artisan, who just sold locally so there was no need to state the area. We're not sure, but this silk is every bit as beautifully woven, lustrous, and high quality as the labeled, certified Oshima bolts we've seen and sold so many of over the years. Woven with true black, midnight blue, gray and a tiny spot of red in the center of each 'flower'.  Sleek, soft and smooth, thin, lightweight, sleek, a bit crisp, not truly shiny, with no drape and a little body, it's lustrous and exceptional as Oshima Tsumugi silks nearly always are.  Both sides are just the same. Probably dyed with mud, indigo and\/or other plants; the island of Oshima is well known for this. 14\" wide and sold by the full yard, we'll cut yours in one piece from the unused, vintage, excellent condition bolt.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Silk. Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50515246285120,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_5560.png?v=1744218404"},{"product_id":"pastel-tones-brown-handwoven-tsumugi-smooth-oshima-vintage-kimono-silk-from-japan-by-the-yard-128","title":"Pastel Tones \/ Brown Handwoven Tsumugi Smooth Oshima Vintage Kimono Silk From Japan By the Yard #128","description":"\u003cp\u003eOshima Tsumugi Silk. Pastel shades of red, green, gold and brown, plus dark brown, combine in this amazing ikat from Oshima Japan.  Sleek, soft and smooth, handwoven.  Thin, lightweight, a bit crisp, not truly shiny, it's lustrous and exceptional as Oshima Tsumugi silks nearly always are.  Both sides are just the same. The dyer probably used indigo, other plants and mud. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOshima is one of the most cherished types of kimono silks in Japan, and kimonos made with it often are passed down for generations and are said to become softer and even more comfortable and beautiful with time. Read more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amamioshimatsumugi.com\/\" title=\"Oshima Tsumugi Silk\"\u003ehere. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14\" wide and sold by the full yard, we'll cut yours in one piece from the unused, vintage, excellent condition bolt.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Silk. Japan.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50516669595968,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_5598.png?v=1749944373"},{"product_id":"peaches-and-cream-blossoms-textured-vintage-complex-ikat-kimono-silk-from-japan-by-they-yard-267","title":"Peaches and Cream Blossoms Textured Vintage Complex Ikat Kimono Silk from Japan By they Yard  # 266","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeachy pink pastel orange, plus cream and darker tones of peach, with the design alll done in the weave. Ombre background, slightly blurred flowers and swirly tendrils; it's all true ikat. Lots of slubs and texture. Cottony-soft, almost flannelly-fluffy, mid-weight raw silk.  It's the same on both sides. It has a bit of body, a matte finish and very little drape. Seems quite old but is in excellent condition. 14\" wide and sold by the full yard; we'll cut yours in one piece from the never-used, vintage bolt.  100% Silk Tsumugi. Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50523705901376,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_41202.jpg?v=1744433688"},{"product_id":"red-black-camellias-yuki-tsumugi-kimono-silk-from-japan-by-the-yard-388","title":"Red \/ Black Camellias Yuki Tsumugi Kimono Silk from Japan By the Yard #387","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFound some more!  Sleek, smooth and crisp, this Yuki Tsumugi with certification label attached.  Orange-red, tan, white and green are all darkened a little by the extensive use of black in this ikat. This silk was woven in Yuki Prefecture which is well known for fine Tsumugi kimono Silk, designated as one of the UNESCO-listed Important Intangible Cultural Properties of Japan.  It's thin and a bit crisp, with a soft smooth surface. It's tightly woven, but even so, the pattern lines up perfectly.  A true ikat, both sides are just the same. 14\" wide, sold by the full yard and we'll cut yours in one piece from the perfect condition, never used bolt. 100% Yuki Tsumugi Silk. Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe portion with fringe is sold but the photos are here for your reference.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620081733952,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_9493_21e6b1c1-e36a-4099-b0bf-aee2531dc70f.jpg?v=1746734620"},{"product_id":"bowls-for-rice-heavy-thick-vintage-kimono-obi-silk-from-japan-by-the-yard-782","title":"Japanese Bowls, Heavy Thick Vintage Kimono Obi Silk from Japan By the BOLT 12\" x 173\" #782","description":"\u003cp\u003ePure silk, thick, stiff and heavy, for obi. It's soft and smooth not textured, with a bit of sheen. The entire print, of repeating bowls, is done in the weave, very intricately, and the back is attractive too - more muted and less finely detailed, shown in the last 3 photos.  The entire bolt is this same design.  The background is beige, and the bowls are green, red-orange, gold and teal, with tiny sparkly metallic gold areas, which the photos don't reveal - but they are wonderful and flash softly in the light. This silk is in excellent condition and looks un-used and lies flat.  12\" wide and 4.8 yards long; 12\" x 173\". 100% Silk. Japan.  Order \"1\" for the bolt. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50713520177472,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_6706copy.jpg?v=1748529957"},{"product_id":"midnight-blue-crossdye-vintage-yuki-tsumugi-pongee-handwoven-silk-from-japan-by-the-yard-784","title":"Solid Midnight Blue-Black Crossdye Vintage Yuki Tsumugi Pongee Handwoven Kimono Silk from Japan, By the Yard # 784","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndigo blue and black cross woven silk blended to create deep midnight blue that's nearly black. Soft, with a bit of body and slight drape, matte finish, thin, medium light weight pure silk. Back and front are just the same. Slightly slubby texture; not at all sleek or shiny.  Tags and fringe portion is no longer available but shown here for your reference; they indicated \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHandwoven Certified Yuki Pongee Tsumugi 100% Silk.  Sold by the full yard and we'll cut yours in a continuous piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.5\" wide.  Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in 15.5\" x 27\" pieces; see # 786\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50714281279808,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_6733.png?v=1766973287"},{"product_id":"full-bolt-of-vintage-kimono-silk-navy-floral-from-japan-221","title":"Full BOLT of Vintage Navy Furisode Kimono Miyoshi Chirimen Crepe Silk, Traditional Floral from Japan #221","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"j45xd97s_0\" class=\"BaOVQ8 tz5f0K j45xd97s_0 wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChrysanthemums, bamboo, peonies, bamboo...Liquid drape Miyoshi silk chirimen crepe in dark navy with traditional flower designs appearing throughout the bolt. It was designed and created specifically so that the kimono, probably Furisode, would be dynamic when worn, showcasing the artwork beautifully in specific areas. This bolt has 9 designed areas, in various sizes from about 7\" x 7\", up to the entire 14\" width and 32\" high, quite dramatic. They are spaced from less than a yard apart to a few yards apart. (With solid dark navy with jacquard speckles\/silk crepe in between). No two of the flower areas are the same but they all coordinate. Liquid drape crepe has a beautiful texture, hand, color and drape. It's barely textured; a fine fine crepe weave.  Pure silk, light, flowy, very supple and drapey. 14\" wide and about 14 yards long, in excellent condition, (no fading or inconsistency; sorry if some of the photos look like there is) - never used, vintage. You'll get the whole bolt. 100% Silk from Japan. Exceptional. Congratulations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-jnr9tmnj\" class=\"BaOVQ8 tz5f0K comp-jnr9tmnj wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50719317557568,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_6837.png?v=1765334960"},{"product_id":"light-yellow-raw-silk-with-red-ikat-kasuri-tortoise-shell-kikko-vintage-kimono-silk-by-the-yard-from-japan-153","title":"Pale Sun Rustic Silk with Red Ikat Kasuri Tortoise Shell\/Kikko, Vintage Kimono Silk by the Yard from Japan #153","description":"\u003cp\u003eTiny little black shapes almost look like the stitches on a baseball, and they create six-sided tortoise shell shapes through the pastel yellow silk. We think this is raw silk similar to Tsumugi. In Japan also they sometimes spin and use the 'thread scraps' from previous fabrics, creating extra color, texture, and slubs. Both sides are the same and it has a cottony feel; mid lightweight and thin, matte not shiny, slubby and textured, soft, supple and almost fluffy.  No body or crispness at all. 14\" wide and in great condition with slubs and a rustic vibe; it may be older than vintage and was probably hand woven. Sold by the full yard and we'll cut yours in a continuous piece from the never used vintage bolt. 100% Silk. Japan.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50727870824768,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_6976_3f64dfd1-234f-4b70-9a4c-81a7695b59d6.jpg?v=1748902877"},{"product_id":"sale-charcoal-dark-red-blue-yarn-dye-stripe-vintage-japanese-kimono-hemp-from-japan-262","title":"SALE, Charcoal, Dark Red\/Blue Yarn-Dye Stripe, Vintage Japanese Kimono Hemp? from Japan By the Yard  #262","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium gray woven from fine black and cream threads, contrasted with black and red making dark red, and black and navy making dark navy.  Mid-lightweight and thin, we think it's either pure silk or a silk \/ wool blend.  It's a beautiful high end stripe, maybe not quite as soft as pure silk, or maybe a twisted-thread silk creating a subtle, less-smooth texture. It wrinkles and holds a crease like silk... perhaps mostly hemp or wool, blended with some silk. It's the s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eame front and back, 14\" wide. Sold by the full yard, we'll cut yours in one piece from the vintage, excellent condition, never used bolt. Japan.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50730062119232,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_4064.png?v=1748971823"},{"product_id":"blue-retro-red-zeroes-vintage-kimono-silk-ikat-from-japan-by-the-yard-570","title":"Blue Retro Dancing Red Zeroes or Octagons Vintage Handwoven Kimono Silk Ikat from Japan By the Yard #570","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRed, green, gold and black zeroes, windows, or ??  Handwoven dark blue-grey silk with an intricate weave creating this wonderful design throughout the bolt. Mid-light weight, thin, with body and a few slubs, it's smooth, supple and cottony-soft, with no shine, no drape, no sleekness; it feels like what we would call raw silk. It doesn't lie very flat as you can see. One yard weighs only 2 ounces. 1\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e4\" wide. Sold per full yard and we'll cut yours in a continuous piece from the excellent condition bolt. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Silk. Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50730418962752,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_7067.png?v=1748982731"},{"product_id":"earth-tones-brown-handwoven-certified-oshima-tsumugi-vintage-kimono-silk-from-japan-by-the-yard-282","title":"Earth Tones Currents and Flowers Handwoven Certified Oshima Tsumugi Vintage Kimono Silk From Japan 14\" x 78\" PIECE #282","description":"\u003cp\u003eOshima Tsumugi Silk. Soft hues of red, green, gold and blue combine with ivory, black and dark browns in this stunning true ikat from Oshima Japan. Sleek, soft and smooth, handwoven. Thin, lightweight, a bit crisp, not truly shiny, it's lustrous and exceptional as Oshima Tsumugi silks nearly always are.  Both sides are just the same. The dyer probably used local plants and mud.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOshima Tsumugi is one of the most cherished types of kimono silks in Japan, and kimonos made with it often are passed down for generations and are said to become softer and even more comfortable and beautiful with time. Labels read \"Oshima Tsumugi\" and \"Koshiji Oshima Tsumugi\" \"100% Silk\".  The labels and fringe portion has sold, but is shown here for your reference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 14\" wide x 78\" long piece (So, 2 yards plus 6\") from the unused, vintage, excellent condition bolt.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Silk. Japan. Exceptional. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50774303965504,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_7410_3eab5dfb-12ef-44ec-b0b4-d16093815660.png?v=1765071640"},{"product_id":"dark-orange-kasuri-handwoven-silk-kimono-ikat-from-japan-by-the-yard-286","title":"Kasuri Silk Dark Orange Vintage Kimono Ikat, Japan Meets Santa Fe, By the Yard  #286","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese intricate, slubby vintage kasuri ikats are getting harder to find and this one is exceptional. Rich rust-orange, plus two or three greens, yellow, and white, with birds flying between rows. There are no labels but everything about it says handwoven. It's soft but not supple. Textury, slubby and cottony, not sleek but matte. Mid-weight, with body and absolutely no drape. A true ikat, both sides are just the same. 14\" wide and sold by the full yard; we'll cut yours in a continuous piece.  100% Silk. Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like all we have, order \"10\" and you'll actually get 10-3\/4 yards, with the extra 3\/4 yard free.  All in one piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50774725230912,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_7464.jpg?v=1749956491"},{"product_id":"purple-fireworks-vintage-meisen-kimono-silk-pieces-from-japan-13-5-x-62-zp-19","title":"Purple Fireworks Vintage Meisen Kimono Silk Pieces from Japan, 13\" x 62\"  # ZP-19","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep purple, with white, coral, sage and ochre. This vintage kimono silk has the classic, desirable, intentional \"Meisen Blur\", feathered edges where the colors meet. Not a print, this is a true ikat, and both sides are just the same. It was woven with thin, fine silk. These pieces are from a dis-assembled kimono. Pure silk in great condition except for one selvedge, which has tiny snips from the previous kimono construction, shown clearly in the last three photos. The other selvedge is light blue and is fine. We see no stains, fading or other problems. This silk is thin and light, and a bit crisp. It's an almost sleek, quite smooth, silky-feeling\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e type of Meisen. Being pure silk it's light: each piece weighs only 1.5 ounces.  An artisan created vintage Meisen, probably 1930's-50's. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sold per 13\" x 62\" Piece. 100% Silk. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJapan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yokodana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50825792979264,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_7785.png?v=1751073219"},{"product_id":"kyoto-palm-springs-vintage-meisen-kimono-silk-pieces-from-japan-13-x-60-zp-25","title":"Kyoto Palm Springs Vintage Meisen Kimono Silk Pieces from Japan, 13\" x 60\"  # ZP-25","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeach, red, black, off-white and a bit of ochre. This vintage kimono silk has the classic, desirable, intentional \"Meisen Blur\", feathered edges where the colors meet. Not a print, this is a true ikat, and both sides are just the same. It was woven with thin, fine silk. These pieces are from a dis-assembled kimono. Pure silk in great condition - we see no stains, fading, selvedge imperfections or other problems. This silk is thin and light, and a bit crisp. It's an almost sleek, quite smooth. No drape.  Being pure silk it's light: each piece weighs only 1.5 ounces.  An artisan created vintage Meisen, probably 1930's-50's. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sold per 13\" x 60\" Piece. 100% Silk. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJapan. Wonderful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yokodana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50828131303744,"sku":null,"price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_7837copy.jpg?v=1751144480"},{"product_id":"sweet-potato-mauve-small-fans-print-chirimen-crepe-vintage-kimono-silk-pieces-from-japan-14-x-54-zp-27","title":"Small Fans Print, Chirimen Crepe, Vintage Kimono Silk Pieces from Japan, 14\" x 54\" # ZP-27","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe background is a brownish purply mauvy color, reminiscent of clay, sweet potatoes, redwoods, with tiny speckles making the pebbly crepe texture seem even more pebbly. The small Japanese fans are partially open, clustered tightly, in a lighter peachier clay color. You may like the back more; the fan details and the speckles are gone and it looks like watercolor-created shapes floating on the darker clay color. That's the last two photos. Classic, fabulous chirimen with crepey texture, a dry hand and no shine. Thin and mid-lightweight silk with a bit of body and a bit of drape.  Kimono silk, probably from the 1990's, in perfect condition. It can be hard to find such great old Chirimen kimono silk in such good condition. Sold per 14\" x 54\" piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 100% Silk. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJapan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yokodana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50828527894848,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_7864.jpg?v=1767328446"},{"product_id":"scenery-and-gardens-in-japan-pastels-on-ivory-vintage-kimono-silk-from-japan-by-the-yard-278","title":"Homes and Mountains in Japan, Pastels on Ivory, Vintage Kimono Silk Yuzen By the Yard #278","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe intricate pattern looks very much like an Oshima Tsumugi Ikat, or even a fine cross-stitch embroidery, but it's a Yuzen print; see below. It has a rustic, old, misty feel. There are idyllic landscapes, flowers, beautiful architecture, mountains, maple and other trees. The background is ivory, very even and smooth. The colors in the design all look muted: blues, blue-grays, purple, and olive. This silk is thin, lightweight, supple, with a bit of drape and no body. It's fairly smooth, with soft slubs. It's a cottony-feeling silk. The back is solid ivory; the print barely comes through. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a v\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintage, never used bolt designed for a kimono, which has been carefully stored for decades. It's in excellent condition. 14\" wide, sold by the full yard. We'll cut yours in one continuous piece. The portion with labels and frings has sold but is shown here for reference.  100% Silk. Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Our translation program reads the label as \"Kyoto Yuzen\".  More about Yuzen:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-huuid=\"13697777603707117156\"\u003eYūzen (友禅) refers to to both a Japanese resist technique and the decorative style of kimono associated with it.  \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"13697777603707115299\"\u003eThe technique involves using a rice paste resist to create intricate patterns on fabrics, typically silk, allowing for a wide range of colors and detailed designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"13697777603707117538\"\u003eYūzen is also the name of the artist, \u003cspan class=\"M5tQyf\"\u003e\u003ca data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS954US954\u0026amp;cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=17464399d8dea453\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifM8YObXCY1vSttP09QKlCyyyKTPdg%3A1751228021445\u0026amp;q=Miyazaki+Yuzensai\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwirmfrguJeOAxW7BDQIHSjgGTIQxccNegQIAxAB\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfCnNdax6TgMYOWouH0kjAg241px2_ncPMLG90u_NE5dRNl4yCGzi5OLKkO4UDi8Zyb2zdPfPBlOHokT5I_IcICpEv675qH8GN-Gx2kng1pCr1NnJjCJTgtl5cOpmdmbFLXS8RBAzD9cZC2n9K-JEgEOHxTSeFytoFSHz1mRmtMWm-g\u0026amp;csui=3\" class=\"DTlJ6d\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMiyazaki Yuzensai\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e credited with developing this style of dyeing in the 18th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"13697777603707115681\"\u003eAdditionally, \"Yuzen\" can refer to the resulting kimono fabric itself, often featuring elaborate, nature-inspired motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50830022934848,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_5355_1_422d44df-df5f-4afc-910f-145710341b50.jpg?v=1751227378"},{"product_id":"asa-hemp-black-silver-gray-squares-1960s-light-translucent-summer-kimono-fabric-pieces-from-japan-14-x60-zp-30","title":"Asa: Hemp-Flax Black\/Silver-Gray Checkerboard, 1960's Semi-Sheer Kimono Fabric Pieces from Japan 14\" x60\"  #ZP-30:","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare hemp\/flax\/ramie (one, two or all) kimono fabric, also known as Asa in Japan, has been made for centuries in Japan and often used for utilitarian and work clothing, screens and mesh, etc. It's nothing like silk, much stronger than cotton, a bit supple, a little see-through, a little coarse to the touch. The whole design is done in the intricate ikat weave.  Solid black squares alternate with ornate diamonds and crosses. The light gray (or white?) in certain lights has a silvery sheen; we're not sure if it's true silver or how this was woven in.  Dark and dramatic. Both sides are just the same.  Feather light; each piece is just a bit over 2 ounces. It's not silky-soft; it's a bit coarse, and bouncy, slightly stiff but also supple, with no drape. Sold per 14\" x 60\" piece.Japan, 1960's, pieces from a former kimono. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yokodana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50830676721984,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_7919_0a77fff1-cfe2-46b2-bf32-b037e95ea521.jpg?v=1751248687"},{"product_id":"hemp-ramie-stiff-papery-indigo-black-textured-crinkled-asa-jofu-from-japan-by-the-yard-331","title":"Hemp\/Ramie Stiff Papery Indigo\/Black Textured Crinkled Asa Jofu from Japan, by the Yard,  #331","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack weft and blue warp, creating a look of dark midnight blue. Small crinkles from the twisted threads; perhaps technically a crepe weave. It's thin, with a hard not fluffy surface, and lightweight; less than 2 ounces per 14\" wide yard. VERY stiff, papery and bouncy. (Far from silk!) Both sides are just the same. It's slightly see-through; the weave has a bit of openness.  We machine washed and dried a piece and it shrunk, crinkled more and closed up from 14\" to 13\" in width, and even more in the length. It got a bit softer but is still crisp.  Probably a ramie\/hemp blend, designed for summer kimono, definitely Japan. Age unknown. Google Translate indicates the label reads Asa Jofu. See more about Jofu \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/web-japan.org\/trends\/11_food\/jfd202112_jofu-fabric.html\" title=\"jofu asa ramie\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14\" wide. Sold by the full yard and we'll cut yours in one piece from the never used, excellent condition bolt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KimonoPetitjaponJP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50832244212032,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_7951_d59bf8bd-eada-46f6-95df-5d557324590f.jpg?v=1751303794"},{"product_id":"faux-silk-shibori-kimono-fabric-from-japan-light-supple-and-drapey-by-the-yard-523","title":"Faux Silk Shibori, Kimono Fabric from Japan, Light, Thin and Supple, By the Yard # 523","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark brown, close to black, on white, this faux shibori is thin, light, flowy and supple. A great silk substitute, it's 100% Polyester, we think fairly new; maybe not vintage.  Soft and drapey but not as much as silk of course. It's not textured like real shibori would be but does have a bit of a crepe hand-feel, but fairly smooth, with no shine. We think it's factory made, machine washable and dryable poly crepe. 14\" wide and sold by the full yard; we'll cut yours in one piece from the never-used bolt. In like new condition, 100% Polyester. Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50846870765888,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_8035_d5b592e0-6af3-4469-b34d-349a53303897.jpg?v=1751657977"},{"product_id":"deeper-sale-golden-olive-sketch-marks-artisan-cotton-double-gauze-from-japan-good-sign-by-nani-iro-41-wide-by-the-yard-egx-11140-1c","title":"DEEPER SALE, Golden Olive Sketch-Marks Artisan Cotton Double Gauze from Japan, 'Good Sign' by Nani Iro, 41\" Wide By the Yard #EGX-11140-1C","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis golden olive and white print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Good Sign\" features a stunning hand-drawn abstract illustration by Naomi Ito, reproduced and printed on white Japanese 100% cotton double gauze. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTwo layers of light, thin, soft 100% cotton gauze are tacked together at regular intervals. The loose weave of each layer gives the fabric a bit of a spongy, fluffy, springy texture and very soft feel. Interesting effects can be achieved if the artisan used a print as the underneath layer as it appears this one is. Double gauze is semi-opaque and lighter colors especially may be a bit see-through. The print spans the 41\" width of the fabric; the whole width is shown in the second photo.  Soft, lightweight and breathable, double gauze is good for loose pants, shirts and tops, scarves, skirts, loose jackets, nightwear, dresses, wraps and other clothing, baby clothes and blankets, robes and pajamas, household linens, windows, decor, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Cotton Double Gauze.  Width 41\".  From Japan. New, not vintage.  Limited Supply and sold by the full yard. Minimum order 1 yard. Yours will be a continuous piece cut for you from the bolt.  $22.00\/yard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ydp8f42b36byiv6273459216msonormal\" style=\"color: #001d35; line-height: 16.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white; background-size: auto; background-attachment: scroll;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eCare: Hand or machine wash delicate\/cool. Tumble dry low, or air dry. Press using cotton setting with steam. Pre-washing\/drying the fabric is also important, as is the way you plan to launder the finished garment. Expect shrinkage and maybe soft crinkling as the open weave gauze closes up.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kokka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50925130187072,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/EGX_11140_1C_1.webp?v=1753909200"},{"product_id":"deeper-sale-lemon-thief-cotton-linen-lightweight-canvas-from-japan-42-wide-by-the-yard","title":"DEEPER SALE, Sloth in the Orchard \/ Lemon Thief, Cotton\/Linen Lightweight Canvas from Japan, 42\" Wide By the Yard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis print features hand-drawn illustrations of sloths and lemons!  Great for structured garments, bags and pouches, lightweight upholstery, windows, aprons, etc.  From Kokka Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cotton 80%, Linen 20%.  Width 42\".  Japan.  New, not vintage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Limited Supply and sold by the full yard. Minimum order is 1 yard. . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-washing and ironing before sewing will often give better results and inform how to care for the item after it's sewn. Your fabric may shrink and some darker colors may transfer when fabrics are wet.  Machine drying or dry cleaning are not recommended. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress using low-medium setting on the reverse side of the fabric. You can also place another piece of fabric in between when ironing.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you wash your fabrics in a washing machine, we recommend zigzagging the edges first or using a mesh laundry bag to prevent fraying. Wash in cold water on the delicate setting.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kokka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50925159711040,"sku":"EGXA-8002 1 B40 JAPAN","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_7990.jpg?v=1768419743"},{"product_id":"sale-brown-ivory-good-sign-cotton-double-gauze-from-japan-by-nani-iro-41-wide-by-the-yard-egx-11140-1d","title":"SALE, Brown\/Ivory \"Good Sign\" Cotton Double Gauze from Japan by Nani Iro, 41\" Wide By the Yard #EGX-11140-1D","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis brown and pale ivory print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Good Sign\" features a stunning hand-drawn abstract illustration by Naomi Ito, and is printed on a 100% cotton double gauze. There's also a bit of black and sparkly, subtle light teal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTwo layers of light, thin, soft\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e100% cotton gauze are tacked together at regular intervals. The loose weave of each layer gives the fabric a bit of a spongy, fluffy, springy texture and very soft feel. Interesting effects can be achieved if the artisan used a print as the underneath layer as it appears this one is. Double gauze is semi-opaque and lighter colors especially may be a bit see-through. The print spans the 41\" width of the fabric; the whole width is shown in the second and the last photos.  Soft, lightweight and breathable, double gauze is good for loose pants, shirts and tops, scarves, skirts, loose jackets, nightwear, dresses, wraps and other clothing, baby clothes and blankets, robes and pajamas, household linens, windows, decor, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Cotton Double Gauze.  Width 41\".  From Japan. New, not vintage.  Limited Supply and sold by the full yard. Minimum order 1 yard. Yours will be a continuous piece cut for you from the bolt.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCare: Hand or machine wash delicate\/cool. Tumble dry low, or air dry. Press using cotton setting with steam. Pre-washing\/drying the fabric is also important, as is the way you plan to launder the finished garment. Expect shrinkage and maybe soft crinkling as the open weave gauze closes up. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kokka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50925166264640,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_1639.jpg?v=1728161799"},{"product_id":"sale-wide-stripes-old-silk-meisen-kimono-fabric-by-the-yard-from-japan-portraits-of-botanica-424","title":"SALE, Wide Stripes Old Silk Meisen Kimono Fabric By the Yard from Japan, Portraits of Botanica, #424","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlternating finely woven portraits of fruit and leaves, solid gold and coral rectangles, with stripes and nearly invisible silver threads within them. Extremely light, supple, incredibly soft, almost like fine, light cotton. Meisen like these are hard to find and this one seems older than vintage. The ikat work is gorgeous and intricate; everything is done in the weave and both sides look the same. Light, thin, flowy, supple, drapey. Quite good condition.  14\" wide and sold by the full yard.  We'll cut yours in one piece per your order, from the never-used bolt. 100% Silk. Japan. Exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50951123501376,"sku":null,"price":12.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/products\/IMG_0257.jpg?v=1772077244"},{"product_id":"liquid-drape-subtle-crinkle-crepe-vintage-kimono-silk-from-japan-olive-gray-by-the-yard-535","title":"Liquid Drape Subtle Crinkle Vintage Kimono Silk from Japan, Olive Gray, By the Yard #535","description":"\u003cp\u003eSooo light, supple, drapey and flowy, with no shine and subtle, fine slubs.  It's probably a twisted-thread crepe weave of some type, and the previous owner is calling it Tsumugi, woven from raw 'waste' silk from the floor of the weaver's studio. But there are no official labels as such. The texture is so interesting; look again and you may see different crinkle effects in 'stripes' across the width. Deep green-gray - the olive is so subtle your screen might see just gray, but the gray-green does show up in the light. This silk may be quite old, but we see no problems with its condition. 14\" wide and sold by the full yard, we'll cut yours in one piece from the never-used vintage bolt. 100% Silk. Japan. Exceptional.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50968240947520,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/files\/IMG_9513_5eddf84c-1356-46d2-a78e-ffb1ab776c2d.jpg?v=1755127512"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1903\/5685\/collections\/il_570xN.1466062891_5sbk.jpg?v=1685673836","url":"https:\/\/www.buttonbird.com\/collections\/japanese-kimono-fabrics\/size-15-16-to-2.oembed","provider":"The Button Bird ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}