This is a vintage summer ro Maru obi with stream, 'yukiwa'(snow crystal) and floral raft design, which is woven.
Silver foil threads woven in the pattern are elegantly shining.
Textile is 'Jinken'(rayon) and has crisp touch.

It has a big tear on 'taresaki'(end of wide part).(Third photo of flaws, loose stitches on the sheet)
It also has teas on the waist part of tesaki(one end).
The fabric has been weaken by ages.
There are some brown stains and they are disturbing on the light color base.(the 4th, 6th and 7th photos of flaws, A)
It has discolorations by ages overall.
Not shown on the sheet, it also has patinas.
It has rather prominent folding lines.
Please check photos and figure.

Textile doesn't have enough strength to tie.
Please enjoy its retro and tasteful design which only vintage items have.


photo:murakami
description:yasumatsu

*Approx background color - off white