This is a vintage
Maru obi with a cloud and flying crane pattern, which is woven.
The textile is exquisite silk and has soft touch.
The length is rather short, 394cm(12'92'').
The pattern on the otaiko(square bow) part is designed upside down from the kaikiri-line(end mark line) to be tied with the hikinuki style.
It is frayed at the corners.
The foil thread is frayed and partly peeling off at the brown 'kasumi'(hazy mist) pattern, and the Japanese paper inside the foil thread is showing.
That on the 'maegara'(the front design) is a little bothering, but the other parts are not noticeable.
There are also slight discoloration, tiny snags, smudges and folding lines.
For details, please check the figure and photos.
Though it has some faults, we hope you enjoy this vintage tasteful design!
photo:matsumi
description:Tanaka