Black/Off-White Squiggly Tendrils Vintage Lightweight Hand-Painted? Silk Crepe from Japan, Four Narrow Pieces #225 Voile adding a look of texture

adding a look of texture

each thread is pre-dyed to create the intricate ikat design once woven

We're not sure

and rays spreading out from it

)  and swirling water symbols appear throughout the bolt about 10" apart

Black/Off-White Squiggly Tendrils Vintage Lightweight Hand-Painted? Silk Crepe from Japan, Four Narrow Pieces #225 Voile adding a look of textureTrue black and gray so light it's almost white, these pieces were formerly parts of a kimono. It's thin, lightweight, fine, supple, drapey and flowy. It has a soft, subtle crepe texture and no shine. The less contrasty side may actually be the front? Try as we might, we can't find a repeat and we think the whole bolt was painted by hand? 100% Silk. Japan. This is for four narrower pieces from the same kimono as the wider ones. You'll get one piece 6"