This listing is for one yard of reclaimed vintage Japanese fabric salvaged from a cotton summer kimono, called a yukata.

This fabric is a light-weight cotton in darl blue with a pattern of traditional Japanese wind chimes (furin)- ceramic balls dangling a piece of paper that catches the breeze and moves the clapper against the bell. 

Made with a katagami stencil, note the darker outline of the chimes and the red  shading on the maple leaves.

Great for piecework, especially when combined with other vintage yukata remnants. Multiple pieces may be available.

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. See video below for inspriation on upcycling vintage Japanese textiles.