This is a vintage satin Nagoya obi with flowers such as "Sakura"(cherry blossom), "Tachibana" (Japanese green citrus) and 'Hagi'(Japanese bush clover) on kaiawase (ancient shell matching game) pattern, embroidered.
The gold foiled threads on the pattern elegantly shine.
There is only one 'maegara' (front patterned part) which will be shown when you start wrapping the obi from your right tummy to left(Rotate obi counterclockwise).
Textile is sleek satin silk and jinken(rayon) blend , and it has soft touch.
It is relatively short.(338cm/11'1")

There are slight smudges on the both sides.
(refer to the 1st flaws photo)
There is a fray on the triangle part which could be hidden when you wear it.(A)
There are loose stitches around 'tesaki'(end of folded part) .
(refer to the 3rd flaws photo)
For the details, please refer to the photos and figure.

To wear this obi, you need to fix those loose stitches.
However, it is still very charming piece which is graceful piece.
Enjoy wearing the glamorous obi!

photo:kawamura
description:mari

*Approx background color - black