This is a graceful vintage
Maru obi with 'kasumi'(mist), bamboo, 'Sasa'(bamboo grass) and wakamatsu(young pine) pattern, which is woven.
Textile is exquisite silk and has soft touch.
The length is rather short. 398cm(13ft 0.69in)
The pattern is designed up side down to be tied with hikinuki knot style.
It has discoloration on the base due to its age.
Although not shown on the figure, it has frays on 'Sasa'(bamboo grass) pattern on 'taresaki'(end of part).
It has folding lines allover.
Folding lines are to 'taresaki'(end of part).
For the details, please refer to the photos and figure.
Unfortunately it doesn't have enough strength to be tied.
However, it must be wonderful handicraft material of interior decor!
photo:murakami
description:Okabayashi