This is a chic vintage Maru obi with circle of 'sasa'(bamboo leaf), 'ume'(plum blossoms) and orchid, which is embroidered.
It has woven circle pattern on the blackish 'Shusu'(satin) base.
Embroidery part is on one side, and maegara part is on the Kansai-Maki side.
Textile is glossy 'Shusu'(satin) silk and has smooth touch.

It is relatively short, 350cm(11'48").

It has folding lines.
Not shown in the photos, it has prominent wrinkles due to long term house in, especially those on tesaki(one end) and 'taresaki'(end of wide part) are noticeable.
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:murakami
description:yasumatsu

*Approx background color - black