JAPANESE YUKATA FABRICS

100% light weight cotton fabrics

The name "Yukata" comes from the word "yu" (bath) and "katabira" (under clothing ) and refers to not only the tradition Yukata kimono but also to the fabric from which they are made.  Because it is light weight, the Yukata is a summer kimono worn by both men and women.  Hundreds of years ago, the Japanese nobility wore linen "yukatabira" which were worn loosely after taking a bath. The Yukata Kimono gradually became worn by Japanese warriors and then by the general public when the Japanese public baths became popular. Today, the traditional Japanese Yukata is widely used for everything from festivals to summer daily wear to simple night attire. In Japan, the Yukata is beloved for its 100% light weight cotton fabric. The fabric designs vary from traditional geometric patterns to more colorful designs depicting flora and fauna.  Japanese Yukata fabrics are ideal for both garments and quilt making.

 Minimum order - 1/2 yard cut.  Order using decimals.

Traditional Kimono Width Fabric - 13" - 14"  wide.

$ 16.00 yard

Tulips Purple	Yellow, Pink & Blue Floral	Golden Dragonflies on Dark Navy
Bunnies Leaping Blue	Bunnies & Plum Blossoms - Blue	Dragons in the Clouds White	Dragons in the Clouds Black
Large Dragonflies on Navy	Plum Blossoms Burgundy		Large Sakura Navy
Blue Bells & Morning Glories - Black	More Yukata coming soon - blue & white geometric prints, old-new stock.

 

YUKATA CUT IT by Diane Weber The first in a series of patterns designed for Japanese Yukata and similar type fabrics.  Yukata is a light weight cotton Japanese fabric used to make a summer kimono.   This 48" x 48" quilt is designed to use these fabrics in an artistic but repeatable way. By following the guidance in the pattern, you too can create a beautiful piece of quilt art from Japanese Yukata or other specialty fabrics.

YUKATA BY NUMBERS by Diane Weber Yukata By Numbers' is the second quilt designed to use Japanese Yukata fabrics in an artistic but repeatable way. By following the guidance in the pattern, you too can create a beautiful piece of quilt art from Yukata or other specialty fabrics.  The pattern includes instructions for a 48" x 52" art quilt.  You can substitute oriental print fabrics or any specialty fabrics for the Yukata fabrics.

 

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