This is a graceful vintage Nagoya obi with shibori(tie-dye) dynamic wave and embroidered 'kiku'(chrysanthemum) and 'kaede'(maple leaf) pattern.
Gold foil threads and gold and 'ginkoma'(silver outlining embroidery work) are added to the design.
Silver foil threads are woven in each kanoko dots.
Textile is damask effect(rinzu) silk and has soft touch.
It has woven sayagata pattern on the base.
It is relatively short, 338cm(11'09'').
Maegara(front patterned part) is only one side.
When you start wrapping the obi from your left tummy to right(Rotate obi clockwise), designed side of Maegara will show.

A small hole and slight stains on 'otaiko'(square bow) are not so noticeable.(First photo of flaws, A)
It has slight discolorations and tiny patinas on the base.
Patinas and stains on taresaki(end of wide part) are not seen when tied.(Second photo of flaws)
Smudges on tesaki(one end) and big stains on tesaki(one end) are not seen when tied.m(B,C)
It also has folding lines.
Please check photos and figure.

Though it has some flaws by ages, please enjoy its full taste of vintage!


photo:matumoto
description:yasumatsu

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