This is a vintage
nagoya obi from pre WWII.
Cherry blossom petals and poem are embroidered with thin threads.
Textile is black shusu silk, and it's soft and smooth.
As the photos and the sheet show, it has some flaws.
The embroidery yarns are slightly discolored and has a stain in the otaiko embroidery part.
It has some frayed spots like (A).
It has some other flaws as photos and figure show, but as a whole it is in very good condition.
*Tare part 12.0 in ( 30.5 cm) x 48.0 in ( 122 cm)
Belt part 5.9 in ( 15 cm) x 87.4 in ( 222 cm)
*Approx background color - black
Softness ( Exceptionally Soft,□ Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
photo:kumagai