This listing is for a set of silk yardage pieces originally meant to be made into a traditional formal kimono for a young boy - called a miyamairi.  (Note: not all of the pieces to sew the full garment are included).  Combining these silks in a creative way could create a dramatic wearable (or displayable) art piece!

The dye setting process was not completed, leaving the original fabric stiff and the color work unstable.  So, we washed the fabric which removed excess dye, created a soft gray-blue background, and resulted in muted colors and a softer silk that is easy to work with.

The main design of this set features a majestic gray-brown hawk in flight surrounded by trailing ivy, elegant folding fans, decorative screens, and classic seasonal motifs rendered in soft earth tones with gold accents. The hawk symbolizes courage, strength, and keen vision, while ivy represents enduring vitality and lasting connections. Folding fans and ornamental screens evoke refinement, celebration, and the beauty of traditional Japanese decorative arts.

There are five pieces in this set each with a 14" width (though one panel is actually two narrow panels stitched together). See photos for details.  Panel lengths vary from 34" to 18" for a total of over 4 yards.

Signs of age may be present, including light wear, small marks, or subtle variations consistent with vintage textiles.