"English River Sleeve" Kimono Yardage
"English River Sleeve" Kimono Yardage
Nishijin Weaving
- Ships from NY
- One-of-a-kind
- Sourced from Japan
This listing is a single sleeve taken from a vintage formal kimono.
This fabric is a wonder. A heavily woven brocade, it comes from a deconstructed vintage kimono that might have been created for some sort of performance. The weave is quite heavy for a kimono - more of a formal maru obi weight - and it could not have been easily belted.
The design is also unusual - a river scene that seems quite European, if not English. A small boy clad in western garb paddles a small row boat towards a low, stone bridge. Next to the bridge is a set of stone houses. Below the blue river is a larger boat with rigging afloat in a shimmering sea.
Note that on the backside, the motif is upside down because the weaving is continuous - no shoulder seam.
Gorgeous red crepe silk lining.
There is a small tear on the edge of one side - see last photo.
Note that the 30" length given is the sleeve length - so when the seams are opened up the final length of the yardage wouldd be 60".
Though we can't be sure, we suspect this is a nishijn-woven piece. See video below for more on this.
Width: 12.5"
Condition: Very Good
Fiber: Silk
Technique: Yuzen
Colors: Pearl, Blue, Gold, Green, Brown
Motifs: River, Water, Scenery, Boat, Ship, European
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