Wondrous Purple Diamonds Vintage Kimono Silk Crepe from Japan 13.5" x 60" #7751 Whole Bolt Backs are mottled and darker

Backs are mottled and darker

(the base silk)

Groups of trees are blues

combine in this intricate true ikat 'patchwork'

vintage 925 Sterling Silver

Wondrous Purple Diamonds Vintage Kimono Silk Crepe from Japan 13.5" x 60" #7751 Whole Bolt Backs are mottled and darkerThese are pieces from a de constructed old kimono from Japan. Pure silk with liquid drape, lightweight, supple and flowy. The base jacquard adds dimension, sheen and light play. The large print is off white, a couple of grays, metallic gold, bright yellow and bright orange. We think the gray, young tree(?) images were hand painted; we don't see two that exactly match. The crepe texture is subtle. Our guess is that this silk may be older than vintage