This is an elegant
Nagoya obi with 'kasumi'(mist) and butterfly on 'Michinaga-dori' (shape of segments of Washi papers) pattern, which is dyed.
Gold and silver glazing are added to the design and elegantly shining.
Textile is exquisite soft silk and has woven pattern of ice crack.
It has a light sag on 'taresaki'(end of wide part).(Second photo of flaws)
A stain and a fray on 'otaiko'(square bow) are not so noticeable.(First and the second photos of flaws)
A fray and pinholes on 'maegara' (front patterned part) are also not disturbing.(the 5th photo of flaws, A)
It has prominent folding lines.
Please check photos and figure.
This piece would add extra elegance to your kimono outfit.
photo:matsumi
description:yasumatsu