This is a graceful vintage summer ro
Fukuro obi with circle of morning glory, moon, 'susuki'(Japanese silver grass), 'hagi'(Japanese bush clover) and ivy design, which is dyed on the pastel blue base.
The wrong side has dyed silhouette of zuicho(auspicious bird with long tail).
It can be used as reversible.
Gold glazing is added to the outside.
The wrong side has embroidery partly.
Textile is transparent exquisite ro silk and has soft touch.
It is relatively short, 398cm(13'1").
It has folding lines.
It also has discolorations and patinas by ages on the base.
Other snags and stains are tiny and not noticeable.(A,B)
For the details, please refer to the photos and the sheet.
Although it has some flaws due to its age, it is still very attractive design which only vintage items have.
photo:oohashi
description:yasumatsu