This
nagoya obi is from pre WWII, and has lovely flower pattern which is dyed colorfully. They may be rose and rhododendron.
Textile is jinken(rayon) ro, transparent fabric, and it has sof touch.
As photos show, it has slight discoloration allover. On the maegara( the patterned part of belt part, which will be the belly part when it is tied ) it has reddish stain which is probably caused by dye stuff. As photo E shows, it has rather prominent stains on the belt part. Please check details with photos and the figure.
*Tare part 11 in ( 30 cm) x 28 in ( 106 cm)
Belt part 5 in ( 15.5 cm) x 30 in ( 194 cm)
*Approx background color - ivory
Softness ( Exceptionally Soft,□ Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
Photo.kawanishi
Description: Ueda