This is a silver nagoya obi with a charming woven pattern of ume (plum) branches in full bloom with red, silver or gold blossoms.
Textile is silk, and it's soft.
As the photos and the sheet show, it has some flaws.
The stain over the otaiko (square bow) area is tiny and hardly noticeable.
There are rather many threads sticking out across the patterns.
Under the otaiko (square bow) pattern, there is a small torn-out hole which will be hidden when tied.
However, as a whole, it's in very good condition.
*Tare part 12.2 in ( 31 cm) x 44.1 in ( 112 cm)
Belt part 6.1 in ( 15.5 cm) x 91.3 in ( 232 cm)
*Approx background color - silver
Softness ( Exceptionally Soft, □Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
description:ohashi
photo:kumagai