This is a fashionable Fukuro obi with flower circles with seasonal flower pattern such as 'Kiku'(chrysanthemum), 'botan'(peony), 'Suisen (daffodil)' and heavenly-bamboo, which is woven.
It has nested-diamond pattern on the silver base and is elegantly shining.
The textile is exquisite silk and has soft touch.
A Lining is not added inside.

It has slight musty smell.
The discoloration on the base are not remarkable.
The smudges on the edges which are not on the sheet are noticeable.
There are tiny patinas on the both edges between 'otaiko'(square bow) and 'tare'(wide end), but they might be hidden depends on how you tie.
It has slight patinas near 'maegara' (front pattern on belly) on Kanto wrap side(Rotate obi counterclockwise) which are not on the sheet.
When you tie Kansai wrap side (Rotate obi clockwise), the patinas will be hidden.
For the details, please refer to the photos and figure.

This graceful design would make your kimono look elegant and stylish.

photo:matsumi
description:Koo

*Approx background color - silver