This is a charming nagoya obi.
On the slightly nubby textile, lovely pair of mandarin ducks are dyed with shibori(tie-dye) technique and outlined with kinkoma embroidery. Its is made of patchwork of other fabrics.
Their face parts and beaks are embroidered.
Textile is
tsumugi silk, and it's soft.
The stain indicated in the figure is not serious at all. The stain will not be seen when it is tied.
As a whole, it's in very good condition.
For the details, please refer to the photos and the sheet.
*Tare part 11.8 in ( 30 cm) x 42.5 in ( 108 cm)
Belt part 5.9 in ( 15 cm) x 100.0 in ( 254 cm)
*Approx background color - Ivory
Softness ( Exceptionally Soft, □Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
Photo:shingu
description:ohashi