Precise dying of the silk threads was done prior to weaving and the result is stunning
the fronts of most are quite sparkly
especially beautiful as the light changes
It can be hard to find such great old Chirimen kimono silk in such good condition
One yard 44" wide weighs less than 3 ounces which is light for cotton
SALE, Tiny Green/Black Jasper Stone Thin Tube/Column Beads, 3-4mm x 2mm, Strand of 85/90 Beads. #LP-19 Block Print Precise dying of the silkVery small skinny tube beads in rustic grays, blacks, browns, greens, coppers and teals. They are made from natural opaque Jasper semi precious stone. The irregular abstract inclusions of iron and copper make them look like turquoise. They're so tiny and thin they look a little like seed beads. Most are about 3 4mm long, which is about 1 8" or less. They're about 2mm thick and the hole is about 1mm. Sold per strand, 15. 5" long with 85 90 tiny beads.