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   diday | Mar 26, 2006 07:53pm | #1

   You indicate you've found many web sites that carry vintage kimono and obi, but none can tell you where to purchase "new" traditional Japanese kimono fabric.

   Threads magazine issue May 2006 Number 124 has a Vintage Kimono, Fine Fabrics, article on the back cover, as well as a list of sources for vintage kimono fabrics on page 14.

   Here are just a few of the results from "japanese silk fabric" search on google.com:

   Silk Road Fabrics
   http://www.srfabrics.com/silks/silk.htm

   Japanese Fabrics Australia
   http://www.sanshi.com.au/

   Oriental Brocade
   http://chopa.com/ShopSite/brocade.html

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   LBridal | Mar 26, 2006 09:00pm | #2

   Thank you very much for your help.  I believe I have been on all three web sites and the kimono fabrics have not met the conditions required to make the different wedding kimonos I have planned.  I will do some more searching on each site and have e-mailed them for more information.  Again........THANKS!

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   SewNancy | Mar 31, 2006 08:39pm | #3

   I don't really know what the fabric you are looking for looks like, but leandrofabrics.com carries Japanese fabrics. Cotton and silk.
   They are expensive, but take a look.
   Nancy

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   LBridal | Apr 01, 2006 05:37pm | #5

   Thank you very much.  I will check them out.......Loretta

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   Kilroywashere | Mar 31, 2006 08:48pm | #4

   these folks were at the Sew Expo in Puyallup:

   http://satsop.olympus.net/biz/saberdesigns/aboutus.htm

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   LBridal | Apr 01, 2006 05:38pm | #6

   Thank you very much.  I will check them out..........Loretta

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   hera | Apr 09, 2006 07:26am | #7

   LBridal:

   If I were you, I'd try Japanese cultural programs, trade organizations and diplomatic posts (embasseys, consulates). I have no idea where you live, but I'm thinking of Asia House in NYC, the nearest consulate, Japanese societies, and the Japanese Dept.s at your nearest Universities.

   Most countries are concerned right now regarding import quotas on textiles, trade balance and so forth. If you don't get anywhere through your usual sewing/crafts organizations, boy I'd sure contact my congressman or even the state department. Don't waste your time. You're a taxpayer and you pay for these services.

   Hera