This is a lovely vintage
nagoya obi with pleasant kiku (chrysanthemum) and cloud pattern dyed.
A few mums in the otaiko (square bow) area are embroidered.
Textile is a kind of crepe silk, and it's soft.
It is jointed above the otaiko part.
Thin and very soft lining is used inside the narrow belt part.
Being old, discoloration is rather spread with age.
Also, noticeable smudges can be seen along the side edges from the otaiko (square bow) area into the narrow belt part.
The wide tare part is jointed above the otaiko area.
For the details, please refer to the photos and the sheet.
*Tare part 11.2 in ( 28.5 cm) x 41.7 in ( 106 cm)
Belt part 5.5 in ( 14 cm) x 99.2 in ( 252 cm)
*Approx background color - HTML code ( A3B1B6)
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Softness ( Exceptionally Soft,□ Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
Photo.kawanishi
description:ohashi