{"product_id":"slate-and-script-vintage-kimono-bolt","title":"\"Slate and Script\" Vintage Kimono Bolt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a continuous 12-yard bolt of kimono fabric that was intended to be made into a man's underkimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA celebration of longevity in elegant Japanese calligraphy! This vintage fabric features bold, expressive brushstroke characters in charcoal black against a sophisticated slate-blue background, accented by repeating bands of smaller, stylized characters representing long life. The contrast between the dramatic, painterly lettering and delicate geometric repetition creates a striking design with traditional symbolism and modern artistic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe prominent character is \u003cem\u003ekotobuki\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"longevity,\" \"congratulations,\" or \"auspicious celebration.\" The smaller repeating characters appear to be variations of the same longevity symbol, rendered in an ancient, decorative seal-script style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis vintage fabric retains its original paper wrapper, which identifies the textile as a traditional-length kimono fabric bolt, and an original fiber-content label confirming 100% polyester. The wrapper features bold Japanese calligraphy against a subtle cream-colored grid pattern, complementing the artistic lettering found throughout the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kotobuki Calligraphy Kanji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68068419469625,"sku":"1126fab16","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4560\/2105\/files\/IMG_2030_da83f0db-f4dd-44c4-953d-8c585eccfa28.jpg?v=1794527281","url":"https:\/\/kyotokimono.com\/products\/slate-and-script-vintage-kimono-bolt","provider":"Kyoto Kimono","version":"1.0","type":"link"}