This is a vintage
nagoya obi with 'karakusa' (arabesque) pattern, which is dyed with shibori(tie-dye) technique.
Textile is silk and has soft touch.
The discolorations in the above part of otaiko and tesaki part are rather remarkable.
There is a seam in the wrong side of above part of tare.
Please check other flaws photo.
As a whole it is in very good condition and it can be tied on antique kimono!
*Tare part 11.6 in ( 29.5 cm) x 45.7 in ( 116 cm)
Belt part 5.9 in ( 15 cm) x 83.5 in ( 212 cm)
*Approx background color - HTML code (CA3F54)
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Softness ( Exceptionally Soft,□ Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
photo:okazawa
description:katsumoto