Vintage Silk Fukuro Obi, Japanese Kimono Sash Belt,
OFSS-112501
Fukuro obi is less formal than a maru obi. It is made by sewing two pieces of obi fabric together. The front visible when worn of the fukuro obi is silk brocade with metallic threads. The backside and other invisible when worn is normally smooth and plain colored silk.
Normal fukuro obi is called Rokutsu (60% Fukuro Obi).
60% of the length on the front side has patterned brocade and remaining 40% is smooth and plain colored silk as same as the back side.
When you want fully patterned brocade obi, you need look for Maru Obi (fully patterned brocade on the both sides) or Zentsu (100% Fukuro Obi – fully patterned brocade on the front side).
This gorgeous fukuro obi is from my relative. She put the obi for functions for 2 times. It is made from silk metallic threads with beautiful patterns.
It is less used and still in excellent to very good vintage condition consistent with age. No visible stains, no scratches and no frays. You are able to wear it. It is suitable for bed runners, table runners and wall hanging tapestries.
Width: 30.5cm / Approx. 11 59/64”
Length: 431 cm / Approx. 169 11/16″
Patterns
272cm / Approx. 107 3/32” + 55cm / Approx. 21 21/32” = 327cm / Approx. 128 47/64” (>60%)
Plaid Pattern’s Part: 104cm / Approx. 40 15/16”
Age: -2000s
Material: Silk with metallic threads
Color (Patterns): Gold, Bronze, Metallic Electric Orange, Champagne Gold, Metallic Light Spring Purple, Metallic Light Stokes Forest Green, Metallic Little Baby Blue, Metallic Gofun White
Color (Plaid Pattern): Gold, Metallic Electric Orange
Patterns (Traditional Embroidered Patterns): Chrysanthemum, Cherry Blossom,
Wisteria, Paulownia, Maple, Plum, Grass, Arabesque, Seigaiha, Zuiun, Plaid, Hexagonal, Stairs Patterns
Condition: Excellent to very good vintage condition consistent with age. (Less used)
* Folding creasing in the fabric.
* Vertical folding lines in the plaid pattern’s part. (Refer to No. 8 photo)
* Almost no discoloration due to the age.
* No visual stains, no scratches and no frays on the fabric.
* Please note that traditional silk textiles and natural dyes may retain a subtle characteristic scent.
*** If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing. ***
