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Old 01-29-2016, 10:02 AM
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yonnikka
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Best searches is through the Manufacturer's Name, or the Line of Fabric design. Once you have a specific search term, you are on your way. I've seen lovely Japanese prints from Kona Bay. As for AUTHENTIC kimono fabrics, often made of real silk, you can search for those and find several sources on Ebay. Old kimonos are unstitched into panels for re-sale. The looms that weave authentic Japanese fabrics are 13 to 14 inches wide. Don't be surprised when the "measure of four yards, means 48 inches LONG and 13.5 inches in width (selvedge to selvedge). Authentic Japanese prints are often printed with REAL INDIGO dyes and yes. yes. yes, they will bleed. Other search terms you might use are "sakura" "koi" or the names of designers who specialize in Japanese prints.
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