Hidden Red on Black, Sleek Ikat Silk from Japan By the Yard, #148 Unique from the bolt

from the bolt

There's no color cast -  in reality the red-orange and black have high contrast together

slubby vintage kasuri ikats are getting harder to find and this one is exceptional

which we see as rich and deep but not bright

Hidden Red on Black, Sleek Ikat Silk from Japan By the Yard, #148 Unique from the boltThe black is soooo prominent that it nearly hides the bright red design. The closer you get, the more visible the red is, but it's never anywhere near strong or typical. The first 5 photos are a pretty good depiction of how well the black hides the red. The last 5 photos are adjusted so that you can better see the design. This silk is elegant, thin and light, shiny and sleek on both sides. It's finely woven, a bit crisp, with slight body. Both sides