purple hand paintedThis striking scarf was once part of a vintage Japanese kimono.

It is a chirimen silk which has twisted threads giving al lovely drape which does not easily crease.

It has been hand painted with slashes of colour reminiscent of driving rain (Arashi) which symbolises dynamism and the force of nature.

The colour is very dark purple known as shikon, associated with high rank and warrior spirit.

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