22" long piece
this is a traditional dyeing technique for kimono silk called Komon in Japan
with a slight crepe texture
No body or crispness at all
All the dark areas aren't pure black
Dusty Rose Batik Vintage Kimono Silk Textured Chirimen Crepe from Japan By the Yard #PA-18 Shell 22" long pieceCrinkly chirimen silk, blended, muted colors in the batik, on purplish dusty rose. True batik, the images are a 'karabana' garden, an imaginary flower beloved in both China and Japan. The chirimen texture is quite pronounced, and creates a pattern almost like a dimensional honeycomb. Liquid drape, dry hand, no shine, medium light weight, flowy and supple. Gorgeous! 14" wide and sold by the full yard, we'll cut yours in one piece from the vintage,