This vintage
nagoya obi has elegant 'mukai-zuru'(pair cranes) pattern, which is elaborately embroidered.
Its embroidery work is done thickly with thin threads elaborately!
Textile is exquisite silk, and has very soft and comfortable touch.
It has prominent stains above the otaiko part (C) . It has a stamp in the tesaki end (A) .
It has some other flaws as photos and figure show.
The stains in the upper part of otaiko part may not be seen when it is worn, but tare and and maegara(front patterned part) part also has some stains, and it may be impossible to wear.
*Tare part 12.6 in ( 32 cm) x 46.9 in ( 119 cm)
Belt part 6.3 in ( 16 cm) x 85.0 in ( 216 cm)
*Approx background color - HTML code ( FFEAE0)
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Softness ( Exceptionally Soft,□ Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
Photo:shingu