This is a beautiful vintage
maru obi from Meiji period (1868-1912).
Pretty sparrows and grass are woven in subdued colors, and there is another golden pattern of 'kikko' (tortoise shell) with black cranes interrupting here and there.
Textile is silk, and it's soft.
As the photos and the sheet show, it has some flaws.
One of the edge is somewhat frayed in many places.
For the details, please refer to the photos and the sheet.
*Approx background color - HTML code (979083)
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Softness ( Exceptionally Soft, □Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
description:ohashi
Photo:Wada