This is an enchanting separated nagoya obi.
It include a Tare part and a Belt part.
Exotic Sarasa (chintz) style 'hana karakusa' (flower arabesque) pattern is dyed.
Textile is thick
tsumugi silk, and it has soft but rather coarse touch.
It backside is sleek black shusu silk.
As the photos and the sheet show, it has some flaws.
However, it's still in very good condition overall.
*Tare part 12.0 in ( 30.5 cm) x 37.4 in ( 95 cm)
Belt part 6.1 in ( 15.5 cm) x 59.8 in ( 152 cm)
*It is painted with pigment, and the pigment may transfer to kimono when you tie it.
*Approx background color - Ivory
Softness ( Exceptionally Soft, □Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
description:ohashi
photo:okazawa