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Japanese chirimen silk is a textile made of flat woven silk (also often known as silk-crepe). It’s primarily used for …
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Japanese chirimen silk is a textile made of flat woven silk (also often known as silk-crepe). It’s primarily used for home textiles and kimono as it’s a particularly durable fabric and such high-quality silk that it can be dyed several times. It is created by weaving raw silk with raw silk wefts that have been twisted around 3,000-4,000 times per meter. The yarn is then compressed and untwisted bringing out the signature bumpy texture, known as shibo. One of the most famous areas for chirimen production is the Tango region of Kyoto.
The front is decorated with a bijin-ga (beautiful woman) and his also inscribed. Bijin-ga refers to various portraits of stunning beauties, and it is one of the most well-loved genres of ukiyo-e art.
Notice the subtle gestures and postures or the way the kimono is styled. These expressive elements are the highlights of the portraits that bring out the allure and splendor of the models.
Material: 100% silk chirimen, made in Japan (labeled).
Measurements: 27.5 inch x 27.5 inch.
Condition: very good, colors vibrant.
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- Dimensions
- 27.5ʺW × 0.2ʺD × 27.5ʺH
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silk
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Burgundy
- Condition Notes
- Very good, vibrant color. Very good, vibrant color. less
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