This is a vintage Nagoya obi with "Ajisai" (Hydrangea) design, which is embroidered vibrantly.
Vivid embroideries emerges out against the black color base.
Textile is glossy shusu(satin) silk and has soft touch.

'Maegara' (front patterned part) is on one side.
When you start wrapping the obi from your left tummy to right(Rotate obi clockwise), Maegara will show.

It has discoloration and patinas on the embroidered design.(Indicated as smudge on the figure)
Threads of embroideries are frayed.
Many threads are coming out.(A)
There are more whitish flaws on upper 'otaiko'(square bow) than which were mentioned on the figure.
For the details, please refer to the photos and figure.

Though it has some flaws by ages, please enjoy its full taste of vintage!

**Please note that a part or the whole design of this item is being used in our vintage kimono reproduction web store, 'kimonotte'.
A new line of Kimono or Obi may be produced based on the design of this item.
Please purchase this item only if you would agree to the purpose. Thank you for your understanding.**


photo:oohashi
description:Okabayashi

*Approx background color - black