Vintage Tropical Wowza, Meisen Kimono Silk Piece, 13" x 42" from Japan # ZP-38
Oversized leaves in black, off-white, pink, very dark green, gold, light blue, olive, and several grays. This silk has Meisen's traditional, desirable blur. Both sides are just the same, and it's a true ikat, woven with thin, fine silk. There are wonderful thin streaks made by threads of gray and other colors, coming and going in various strengths in the background; like rain or mist or just beauty. Quite thin and light, and a little crisp, with no sheen. This is the somewhat cottony-feeling type of Meisen. One selvedge is teal, the other is the off-white background color. It does have some fold lines from some of the former seam lines. An artisan created vintage treasure, from a kimono probably 1930's-50's. 13" wide. It's 42" long. 100% Silk. Japan. Fantastic and soulful.