This is a chic vintage
Maru obi with stream, bridge, boat, 'matsu'(pine tree), 'Sasa'(bamboo grass), 'Kiku'(chrysanthemum) and 'botan'(peony) pattern, which is woven.
Textile is exquisite silk and has soft touch.
The length is rather short. 390cm(12ft 9.54in)
The pattern is designed up side down to be tied with hikinuki knot style.
It has discoloration on the base due to its age.
It has a fray like whitish stain on bottom 'otaiko'(square bow). (3rd flaw photo)
It also has some other flaws such as folding lines.
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