This is a silk bolt for purple
iromuji kimono. Beautiful 'kiri'(paulownia) pattern is woven .
Textile is silk with damask effect(monisho), and has soft and smooth touch.
One end is for hakkake ( (B) 163.0 in ( 414 cm)) - its part has 'seigaiha'(wave) pattern.
(A) part is solid ivory with large 'kiri'(paulownia) pattern.
It has prominent discoloration, stains and patinas.
It must be an excellent handicraft material!
*Approx background color - HTML code ( f1d3e8)
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Softness ( Exceptionally Soft,□ Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
photo:kumagai