Peony Sky, Turquoise/Black Crossweave Vintage Meisen Kimono Silk Piece, 13.5" x 54" from Japan # ZP-42 Recycled more like 'fluffy' because of

more like 'fluffy' because of the slub - not sleek or shiny at all

delicate soap and no dryer

Fairy flying on a bright green hummingbird

and makes the bright reds and pinks seem almost blurry until you get closer and see how sharp they actually are

In Japan also they sometimes spin and use the 'thread scraps' from previous fabrics

Peony Sky, Turquoise/Black Crossweave Vintage Meisen Kimono Silk Piece, 13.5" x 54" from Japan # ZP-42 Recycled more like 'fluffy' because ofLarge peonies with petals and leaves of light gray (not white) and hints of pale purple, with dark red centers. The background is aqua sky blue turquoise. The weft and selvedges are black, adding more depth, and it has Meisen's traditional, desirable blur. Both sides are the same, and it's a true ikat, feather light, thin, rustic silk woven from various thicknesses of threads, so there are lots of slubs. This silk is a little crisp, not completely