This is a vintage Maru obi with cloud and 'shou-chiku-bai'(auspicious three motifs - pine tree, bamboo and ume blossom) on folding fan pattern, which is woven.
Gold foil threads woven in the pattern are elegantly shining.
Textile is silk and jinken(rayon) blend and has soft touch.
It has kaikiri lines(end mark line) on both ends, which is suitable for Hikinuki knot style.

Maybe, this piece was tied in fancy bow, folding lines are remained till tare end.
It has some slight stains.
It also has slight discolorations overall.
It has two opening on tesaki(one end). (The last photo)
For the details, please refer to the photos and the sheet.

Textile doesn't have enough strength to tie by ages.
Please enjoy this attractive design as display, handicraft material and so on.

photo:shida
description:yasumatsu

*Approx background color - off white