Peony Sky, Turquoise/Black Crossweave Vintage Meisen Kimono Silk Piece, 13.5" x 54" from Japan # ZP-42 Recycled Fairy flying on a bright

Fairy flying on a bright green hummingbird

rather than fine shirts

delicate soap and no dryer

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

True black and gray so light it's almost white

Peony Sky, Turquoise/Black Crossweave Vintage Meisen Kimono Silk Piece, 13.5" x 54" from Japan # ZP-42 Recycled Fairy flying on a brightLarge 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