This is a
fukuro obi luxuriously woven with
urushi or metallic coated threads.
Its golden woven pattern is exotic 'karabana'(imaginary Chinese flower) and 'karakusa' (arabesque).
Textile is silk, and it's soft.
The patterned area towards the tesaki end is rather long (about 57.9 in, 147cm), so this obi will be useful when you wish to make a more decorative bow.
Photo A shows a trace of a peeled-off seal inside the tare end.
Along the clearly marked folding line,
urushi coating is peeled off.
Also, patinas can be seen in the blank area.
For the details, please refer to the photos and the sheet.
Still it's in very good condition overall.
*Approx background color - gold/ HTML code ( BB2F16)
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Softness ( Exceptionally Soft, Soft, □Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
description:ohashi
photo:kumagai