This listing is for a bundle of long, narrow vintage cotton remnants salvaged from the collars of vintage Japanese kimono.  Some have been overdyed with a contemporary chemical dye.  Some have shibori patterns, others have a mottled shibori look, others are the original color and pattern.

There are 30 pieces, and the sizes differ.  Widths are limited to 6" but many are more narrow - actual collar linings - with a 2-3" width.  The lengths also vary but are typically 1-2 yards long. There are two actual yukata collars.

Most are cotton but there may be a few silks or wool blends.

Most appropriate for small-scale pieced projects, linings, collage, mixed media art, patchwork, or practice with boro or sashiko stitching.

When we find vintage (circa 1950s but could be older or newer by two decades) Japanese kimono or haori in less-than-sellable condition, we salvage what we can and offer it to artisans, quilters, crafters, and designers for project work. So the fabric has been previously sewn and though we carefully deconstruct the kimono, previous seam lines, as well as minor blemishes, may need to be worked around or trimmed away. The inspiring designs, hand work, and the ageless beauty of vintage Japanese textiles make all the extra work so worthwhile.