Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono Fabric Panel - Bingata Chayatsuji patten

Authentic Vintage Japanese Silk Fabric – Select Your Size

Add a piece of Japanese textile history to your next creative project! This authentic Chirimen silk fabric was carefully unraveled from a traditional vintage Japanese kimono. Celebrated for its unique, rich texture, matte sheen, and supple drape, Chirimen (Japanese silk crepe) offers an extraordinarily elegant feel that elevates any handcraft or garment.

Choose from two available panel options tailored for your sewing and crafting needs:

■ Available Options (Select from dropdown): ・Sleeve Panel: Approx. 36 cm x 100 cm (14.2 x 39.4 inches) ・Body Panel:Approx. 36 cm x 160cm (14.2 x 63 inches)

■ What is Chirimen Silk? Chirimen is a classic, highly prized Japanese silk crepe known for its signature crimped texture (shibo) produced by highly twisted yarns. This unique structure gives the fabric a soft, stretchy resilience, a graceful matte luster, and a delightfully tactile feel that catches light and movement subtly.

■ Pattern & Technique Highlights: Chayatsuji & Bingata ・Chayatsuji Pattern (茶屋辻): A classic, prestigious design originally favored by high-ranking women of the samurai class in the Edo period. It features breathtaking landscape scenery—incorporating pavilions, flowing water, bridges, pine trees, and seasonal blossoms—rendered with refined,artistic detail.

Bingata Dyeing (紅型): A famed, traditional stencil-dyeing method originating from Okinawa (the former Ryukyu Kingdom). Known for its striking, vivid color palette and bold, dynamic motifs, Bingata brings brilliant life and tropical warmth to the detailed Chayatsuji landscape design.

■ Product Details & Specifications ・Material: 100% Silk (Chirimen Silk Crepe) ・Origin: Hand-crafted in Japan ・Condition: Vintage / Upcycled (Cleaned and unraveled, ready to use) ・Width: Approx. 36 cm (14.2 inches) ・Color & Pattern: Chayatuji Pattern・Estimated Era: Circa 1980s

■ Ideal For: ・Custom apparel & wearable art (scarves, luxury linings, blouses, sashes) ・Traditional Japanese crafts (Tsumami Kanzashi, fabric flowers, hair bows) ・Handmade bags, pouches, and patchwork accents ・Quilting, textile wall art, and elegant interior decor

■ Vintage & Upcycled Fabric Note Because this fabric is reclaimed from a vintage pre-loved kimono, it may feature minor characteristics of authentic hand-craftsmanship, such as light crease lines from previous seams or tiny stitch marks along the selvedge. Every piece is carefully inspected to ensure top quality for your projects.

■ Care Instructions Dry cleaning is recommended to preserve the distinct texture and deep color of Chirimen silk. If hand washing, gently wash in cold water with a neutral silk detergent—handle with extra care as un-set crepe can shrink slightly when wet—and iron on low heat while slightly damp without steam.

Additionally, as this is an authentic vintage item, it may carry a subtle vintage scent from storage or traditional mothballs,which will fade with gentle airing in a well-ventilated, shaded area.