This is a beautiful Shioze
Nagoya obi with vibrant 'Botan'(peony) design, which is dyed.
Its large flower design adds elegance to it.
It has woven stripe pattern on its base.
Textile is glossy Shioze silk, and it has soft and comfortable smooth touch which is the feature of Shioze silk.
The tiny patinas and slight discoloration overall are not so noticeable from a distance. (refer to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th flaws photo)
The stains and patinas on the 'Maegara' (front patterned part) (A B) are not so noticeable if you start wrapping the obi from your left tummy to right(Rotate obi clockwise). (C D)
Though not indicated, it has quite slight folding lines.
It has some other slight flaws.
For the details, please refer to the photos and figure.
Though it has some minor flaws, it is in very good condition overall.
Please enjoy its glamorous design!
photo:oohashi
description:mitsue