This is a vintage summer ro Nagoya obi with glamorous flowers Shiba(grass) pattern, which are thickly embroidered.
Silver foil threads are included in fabric and gold threads included in the pattern twinkle gently.
Textile is summer sheer Ro silk and jinken 'rayon' blend, and it has soft and smooth touch.
Maegara is only on one side, only on Kansai-maki (rotate obi clockwise) side.

Fray on Tare end has become thin and appear like a tiny hole which can be noticed. ( first photo after the drawing image )
Snags on Otaiko pattern and Tare end are small and not so disturbing. (sixth photo after the drawing image) (A)
Folding lines are not disturbing as well.
Please see photos for details.


There is also a fray on left side below the Otaiko pattern, which may not show when tied properly, but the part may be rather weaken. (sorry no photos)

Because of its old age, it has some flaws, but it is still a very lovely vintage item.

photo:murakami
description:yoko

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