Racing Stripes Vintage Meisen Kimono Silk Pieces from Japan, 14" x 56" # ZP-31

Dark navy towards deep indigo-blue-violet, with great contrast against the gold, red-orange and sky blue stripey streaks, like lightening. Or arrows, or feathers? This vintage kimono silk has intentionally over-done colorful blur where the colors meet. Not a print, this is a true ikat, and the whole design is done in the weave, so 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, a bit crisp, a bit translucent, soft and almost sleek, quite smooth. No drape.  Being pure silk it's light: each piece weighs only 1.3 ounces.  An artisan created vintage Meisen, probably 1930's-50's.  Sold per 14" x 56" Piece. 100% Silk. Japan. Wondrous.