This vintage
nagoya obi has charming flower pattern, which is dyed with shibori(tie-dye) technique.
Textile is ro silk, and it's soft and smooth.
Due to its old age, it has discoloration(or patinas) in the white parts.
It also has snags and a stain.
The discoloration of white parts must be disturbing on contemporary kimono, but it will be OK on antique kimonos!
*Tare part 12.4 in ( 31.5 cm) x 40.9 in ( 104 cm)
Belt part 6.1 in ( 15.5 cm) x 92.9 in ( 236 cm)
*Approx background color - HTML code (E3414F)
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Softness ( Exceptionally Soft, □Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
Photo:Wada