Hexagons/Flowers Black/Gray/Green/Gold/Red Ikat Vintage Kimono Silk from Japan By the Yard #317 Southwest Concho Buttons a clay jar and leaves

a clay jar and leaves

some with areas almost silvery-brown

They match our other sizes of Mocha Plum Lustre Shell

No two fabrics are ever the same

25 yards  Japan

Hexagons/Flowers Black/Gray/Green/Gold/Red Ikat Vintage Kimono Silk from Japan By the Yard #317 Southwest Concho Buttons a clay jar and leavesThis 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