★ Handwoven Undyed - Vintage japanese silk nagoya obi fabric - sold by the yard - SHA TSUMUGI - KARAKUSA ★
SHA TSUMUGI - sheer summer nagoya obi pongee fabric. Comfortable to wear and does not cling to the body like pongee or gauze.
KARAKUSA is a pattern of flowers and their stems curling around the fabric, it symbolizes eternity and family legacy.
Natural unbleached raw silk, close to a soft cream, has been cherished since ancient times for its natural texture and is known for its simple elegant shade. Documented in literature from the Heian period, it was used in kimono and everyday items, utilizing the natural colors of materials. During the Edo period, it expanded within the commoner culture, becoming a staple in everyday fabrics.
SHA TSUMUGI Japanese Silk Fabric Karakusa Sheer Summer Nagoya Obi Undyed Ecru
★ SHOWA RETRO - 1950s ★
★ MATERIAL : 100% SILK ★
★ DIMENSIONS : Length 1 yard - Width 31.2 cm ★
✧ if some certain length is needed, just let me know ✧
★ UNBLEACHED - ECRU - PINK - RED - LIGHT PINK - PEACH - NAVY - BEIGE - ROSE ★
★ NEW OLD STOCK ★
★ UNUSED BOLT ★
★ MADE IN JAPAN ★