This is a bride's Hon Fukuro obi with auspicious 'shou-chiku-bai'( pine tree, bamboo and ume blossom) and cranes pattern, which are thickly embroidered with shiny gold, silver white color threads.
Gold glazing is added for extra elegant look.
Bottom is lightly padded, and it is worn with the bottom trailing along the floor.
Textile is sturdy synthetic.
Douura 'upper lining' and Hiyoku (additional layer) are jinken 'rayon'.

It has strong musty smell.
Most of the stains are fine, and stains on the left front panel should blend in with the pattern.
Glazing are slightly coming apart.
Photo G is a gleam, often seen by ironing.
It has slight discoloration on lining, but discoloration on outside fabric is not disturbing.
Please see photos for details.

If you do not mind the flaws mentioned, it maybe still be worn as a bridal wear, or it would still be a lovely stage costume!

phto:shida
description:yoko

*Approx background color - HTML code (ED120E)

■■■