Hexagons/Flowers Black/Gray/Green/Gold/Red Ikat Vintage Kimono Silk from Japan By the Yard #317 Whole Bolt some with areas almost silvery-brown

some with areas almost silvery-brown

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and are lined up in rows

smooth and crisp

This is the heart of the textural and color uniqueness that define the beauty of this fabric

Hexagons/Flowers Black/Gray/Green/Gold/Red Ikat Vintage Kimono Silk from Japan By the Yard #317 Whole Bolt some with areas almost silvery-brownThis thin, smooth, light, crisp, soft silk is probably from the 1960's 70's and is skillfully woven; lining up the intricate details seems nearly impossible. It's very similar to Oshima Pongee and every bit as beautiful in our opinion. Each thread is pre dyed to create the intricate ikat design once woven. This one is crisp, almost bouncy, with body and no drape. It probably took months to dye and weave one bolt; there are so many processes to assure