Japanese Kimono Silk Chirimen Crepe | Egyptian Blue

Please note: this is a one-of-one online exclusive fabric, with one roll only, and we cannot offer swatches - get in quick!

This special silk is an extremely rare find for the fabric collector. Woven in Kyoto in the 1980s (and still on its original core!), this silk reflects a pivotal shift in kimono culture, as kimonos moved from everyday wear to garments reserved primarily for special occasions. Hand-woven on a traditional loom, this fabric features a printed design of a river scene, complete with birds, flowers and bushes on an Egyptian blue cloth. It has the distinctive, slightly puckered texture typical of chirimen crepe, and has a semi-matte finish.

This has many uses; it could be an art piece, a wall hanging or made into a garment. 

Despite its age, this roll is in wonderful condition, but may have some minor imperfections.

This is sold in one piece; the roll measures 12m in length

Composition: 100% Silk

Width: 36.5cm wide

Origin: Made in Japan

Care: Dryclean only

You can order a thread match here.

For any further enquiries, please get in touch here.