Vintage Unused Silk Fukuro Obi, Japanese Kimono Sash Belt, Bridal Trousseau, Unused,
OFSS-113003
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 it from my friend. According to her, her mother ordered the obi as one of bridal trousseau. It is very beautiful, gorgeous and full tailored obi.
It is unused and still in excellent vintage condition consistent with age. It is suitable for bed runners, table runners and wall hanging tapestries.
Measurement
Width: 31.5cm / Approx. 12 13/32”
Length: 404.5 cm / Approx. 159 1/4″
Patterns
249cm / Approx. 98 1/32” + 39cm / Approx. 15 23/64” = 288cm / Approx. 113 25/64” (>60%)
Plain: 116.5cm / Approx. 45 55/64”
Age: -2000s
Material: Silk with metallic threads
Color: Gold, Flame, Electric Orange, Citrus Green, Jade Green, Baby Chick, Bumble Bee Yellow, Chalk White, Black
Patterns (Traditional Embroidered Patterns): Peony, Chrysanthemum, Flower Pattern, Bamboo, Peach, Wisteria, Arabesque, Half Wheel
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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