designated as one of the UNESCO-listed Important Intangible Cultural Properties of Japan
We see the color as a little more orange
which the photos don't reveal - but they are wonderful and flash softly in the light
smooth and fairly thick for their small size
glowing and strong
Kasuri Silk Dark Orange Vintage Kimono Ikat, Japan Meets Santa Fe, By the Yard #286 1" Button designated as one of theThese intricate, slubby vintage kasuri ikats are getting harder to find and this one is exceptional. Rich rust orange, plus two or three greens, yellow, and white, with birds flying between rows. There are no labels but everything about it says handwoven. It's soft but not supple. Textury, slubby and cottony, not sleek but matte. Mid weight, with body and absolutely no drape. A true ikat, both sides are just the same. 14" wide and sold by the full