This is a wonderful vintage
nagoya obi - clam shell with chayatsuji pattern is embroidered colorfully!
Its embroidery was the part of other kimono or obi, and transferred to this obi ( like patchwork ).
Textile is plain silk and has very smooth touch.
It is also re-used one, and the former design can be seen at places under the blue green background.
It has a stain in the maegara(front patterned part) part (C) . Other flaws are not so disturbing. However, maegara is only a side, so if you mind (C) , it will not be tied. Please check detail photos.
*Tare part 11.6 in ( 29.5 cm) x 44.1 in ( 112 cm)
Belt part 5.7 in ( 14.5 cm) x 90.6 in ( 230 cm)
*Approx background color - HTML code ( 23817C)
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Softness ( Exceptionally Soft,□ Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
photo:kumagai