This is a vintage Maru obi with 'gosho-doki'(palace, fan, and seasonal flowers motifs) on 'yukiwa'(snow crystal), and flying crane design, which is woven.
Gold foil threads woven in the pattern are elegantly shining.
Textile is 'Jinken'(rayon) and has soft touch.
The pattern on otaiko(square bow) part is designed upside down from kaikiri-line(end mark line) to be tied with hikinuki style.
It is relatively short, 372cm(12'20'').

It has discolorations by ages and folding lines by use.
It has some other flaws so please check photos and figure.

Unfortunately it is no longer wearable due to the weak fabric.
Please enjoy this attractive design as handicraft material and so on.

photo:murakami
description:yasumatsu

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