Hidden Red on Black, Sleek Ikat Silk from Japan By the Yard, #148 Unique This is the heart of

This is the heart of the textural and color uniqueness that define the beauty of this fabric

which we see as rich and deep but not bright

This vintage kimono fabric looks and feels like a lightweight

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

Hidden Red on Black, Sleek Ikat Silk from Japan By the Yard, #148 Unique This is the heart ofThe 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