Vintage Unused Silk Fukuro Obi, Japanese Kimono Sash Belt, Bridal Trousseau, Unused,
OFSS-110801
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 fukuro obi is one of our favorites. It is from our relative.
She ordered this obi around 30 – 40 years ago as one of bridal trousseau.
It is very beautiful, gorgeous and full tailored obi.
Very gorgeous chrysanthemum blooms with wisteria over bamboo fences.
It is unused in excellent vintage condition consistent with age.
No visual stains, no scratches and no frays.
It is suitable for bed runners, table runners and wall hanging tapestries.
Measurement
Width: 31cm / Approx. 12 13/64”
Length: 409 cm / Approx. 161 1/32″
Patterns
248cm / Approx. 97 41/61” + 41.5cm / Approx. 16 11/32” = 289.5cm / Approx. 113 31/32” (>60%)
Plain: 119.5cm / Approx. 47 3/64”
Age: 1990s
Material: Silk with metallic threads
Color: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Red, Vermilion, Gofun White, Pink, Orange, Pumpkin, Purple, Green, Meadow Green, Black
Patterns (Traditional Embroidered Patterns): Chrysanthemum Blooms, Bamboo Fence, Bamboo, Wisteria patterns
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Folding creasing in the fabric for long term storage.
* No vertical folding lines.
* Almost no discoloration due to the age.
* No visual stains, no scratches and no frays on the pattern.
* 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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