Yukata 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. Traditionally yukata were mostly made of indigo-dyed cotton but today a wide variety of colors and designs are available. The cotton will soften and shrink a bit with cool water washing, and will age gracefully. Yukata fabric has a slightly crisp but soft touch.

Tulips Purple	Yellow, Pink & Blue Floral	Large Sakura Navy	Bunnies & Plum Blossoms Navy
Floral Branches Navy	Blue Bells & Morning Glories - Navy	Blue Bells & Morning Glories - Black
Bunnies Leaping Navy	Plum Blossoms Navy	Plum Blossoms Burgundy	Blue Bells & Morning Glories - Orchid Pink
Snowflakes & Maple Leaves Black, White & Pink	Morning Glory Shadows Blue	Mum in Bloom Tan	Floating Sakura Blue
Sakura Blossoms Orchid Pink	Sakura Blossoms Navy

Shōwa Yukata

These Yukata are old stock but in new condition. They were produced during the Shōwa period (which literally means "period of enlightened peace"), from December 25, 1926 to January 7, 1989. The cotton will soften and shrink a bit with cool water washing, and will age gracefully. The fabric has a slightly crisp but soft touch and the indigo is very dark sometimes almost to the black side. You can read more about Yukata fabrics at the top of this page.

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

$ 24.95 yard

Shibori Look Peony
# 2042

Indigo & White Mums
# 3115

Floral Streams
# 4061

Interlocking Diamond
Columns - # 5200

Bamboo & Florals
# 7803

Wicker & Florals
# 5105

White Mums on Indigo
# 1001

Woven Grillwork
# 1002

Large Scale Iris # 1007

Large Scale Colorful
Butterflies # 6383

Small Grid
Indigo

Floating Fans
Indigo

Mesh
Indigo

Geometric Columns
Indigo & White

Diagonal Squares
Indigo

Asanoha Floral Fans
Navy

Leaf Fans
Indigo & White

Large Scale Orange
Morning Glory

Noshi Ribbon with
Lattice

Sakura Patchwork

Diamond & Stripe Columns

Interlocking Chains

Indigo Grillwork

Indigo Hourglasses

Squares in Diagonal
Diamonds - #1008

Bamboo Columns
White

Indigo Cards

Indigo Floral Clusters

Branches
Indigo & White

Large Circles with
Sashiko Motifs

Flower Garden

Dragonfly Garden
Indigo

Red Mums &
Maple Leaves

Indigo Bunnies
on Cream Stripes

Interlocking Chain
Columns

Indigo Feathered
Stripes

Indigo Ripple Mesh

Indigo Maze

Daisies - White
on Indigo

Indigo Compass with
Kanji Banner

Indigo Lattice

Large Flowers
Purple & Yellow

Red Crescent Moon

Lavender Flowers
on Purple

Flowers & Ferns
on Rose Pink

Two Tone Woven
Blue Print

Rainbow Flowers
#1003

Colorful Day Lilies

PATTERNS FOR YUKATA FABRICS

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 beautif ul 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.

BAMBOO & PINWHEELS

Quick and easy piecing produces both quilts shown. For a touch of decadence, add a decorative trim to the Pinwheel quilt. The blue quilt is shown made with Yukata Japanese fabrics.

Finished sizes are 49" x 59" and 52" x 52"