Off-White/Gray Pongee Ikat, Vintage Silk from Japan By the Yard #253

This thin, light, soft, smooth and supple vintage kimono silk has tiny, intricate details in the faux-patchwork-look weave. In Japan, the kimono made from silks like this become beloved heirlooms because they are so beautiful, long-lasting and so comfortable to wear in all types of weather, year after year. Each thread is pre-dyed to create the intricate ikat design once woven. It takes years to learn the technique, and months to dye and weave one bolt; there are many processes necessary to assure its beauty and quality. The background is creamy off-white, and the ikat colors are gray, black, blue-gray and green, all woven from very fine silk. The blue and green are subtle - overall it reads as cool gray and white.  A true ikat, both sides are the just the same and very soft and smooth. It has a bit of body, no shine and not much drape. This is vintage fabric, decades old, and there is some yellowing as you can see. 14" wide and sold by the full yard; we'll cut yours in one continuous piece from the bolt. 100% Silk from Japan.  Possibly from Oshima.