Luxury Unused Silk Kurotomesode Fukuro Obi, Furisode Fukuro Obi, Japanese Kimono Sash Belt, Pair of Mandarin Ducks Patterns, Unused,
OFSE-110301
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).
We got this Kurotomesode Fukuro Obi for wedding ceremonies from our friend in Kyoto. It is extremely beautiful, gorgeous, elegant and expensive obi. It is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age (Unused). You are able to wear it. It is also suitable for bed runners, table runners and wall hanging tapestries.
Measurement
Width: 31cm / Approx. 12 13/64”
Length: 434 cm / Approx. 170 55/64″
Patterns:
268cm / 105 33/64” + 51cm / 20 5/64” = 319cm / 125 19/32” (>60%)
Middle Part (Iridescent Colors):
114.5cm / 45 5/64”
Age: 2000s –
Maker: Nishijin
Material: Silk with metallic threads
Technique: Karaori
Color:
Front (Patterns): Gold, Bronze, Metallic Black Horizon (Iridescent Colors), Metallic Stardust Orange (Iridescent Colors), Shy Cherry, Soft Pumpkin, Dark Lilac, Galapagos Turquoise, Cat’s Eye, Gofun White
Middle Part (Iridescent Colors): Bronze, Metallic Black Horizon, Metallic Stardust Orange
Back (Plain): Black
Patterns (Traditional Embroidered Patterns): Mandarin Ducks, Shosoin Treasure Flower Patterns, Cherry Blossoms, Chrysanthemum, Pine, Bamboo, Paulownia, Arabesque, Wisteria, Triangle, Water Ripple Patterns
Plain on the Front: Gradation Patterns
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Folding creasing in the fabric.
* Basting threads’ tassel near the end of Obi.
* No discoloration.
* No visual stains, no scratches and no frays on the fabric.
* You may find “vintage” smells due to storage.
* Actual colors may vary due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen.
If you are very serious and sensitive on vintage items or looking for perfect items, please refrain from purchasing.
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