Black/Gray/Gold/Blue Ikat Vintage Kimono Silk Oshima? from Japan By the Yard #256 1-3/4" with a bit of body

with a bit of body and almost no drape

Backs are smooth

Shape and size are quite consistent and the hole is about 1mm

then as you get closer you can see the infinite number of tiny reddish brown and taupe four-petaled Water Chestnut flowers with raindrops

Black/Gray/Gold/Blue Ikat Vintage Kimono Silk Oshima? from Japan By the Yard #256 1-3/4" with a bit of bodyThis thin, light and supple silk is probably from the 1960's and is a weaving wonder; lining up the intricate details seems nearly impossible. It's just like the many true Oshima silks we've seen, and though part of the label is torn, we're 99% sure it's handwoven, mud and plant dyed Oshima Tsumugi. These ikats are known for their quality and for highly skilled Oshima artisans who have created them since the 1300's. The kimono made from Oshima Tsumugi