This is a graceful vintage
Maru obi with 'matsu'(pine tree) and 'Tsuru' (crane) circle on 'shokkou'(octagon and rectangle) flower pattern, which is woven.
Shining gold foil thread on the vivid pattern has elegant atmosphere.
Textile is exquisite silk and has soft touch.
The length is rather short. 392cm(12ft 10.33in)
The pattern is designed up side down to be tied with hikinuki knot style.
It has reddish stains on corners of 'taresaki'(end of part).
It has some blackish stains on white parts of 'otaiko'(square bow).(A)
It has folding lines.
Although not shown on the figure, it has discoloration on the base due to its age.
For the details, please refer to the photos and figure.
Though it has some flaws by ages, please enjoy its full taste of vintage!
photo:matsumi
description:Okabayashi