Vintage Silk Fukuro Obi, Japanese Kimono Sash Belt, Bridal Trousseau,
OFSS-111402
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 40 years ago as one of bridal trousseau.
It is very beautiful and gorgeous using lot of gold threads.
It is 1time use for photo shooting and still in excellent to very good 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: 414 cm / Approx. 162 63/64″
Patterns
267cm / Approx. 105 1/8” + 44cm / Approx. 17 21/64” = 311cm / Approx. 122 27/16” (>60%)
Plain: Plain: 103cm / Approx. 40 35/64”
Maker: Rakuyo Orimono (Nishijin, Kyoto)
Age: 1990s
Material: Silk with metallic threads
Color: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Outrageous Orange, Black
Patterns (Traditional Embroidered Patterns): Phenix, Chrysanthemum, Pine, Japanese Fan, Zuiun Cloud patterns
Condition: Excellent to very good vintage condition consistent with age. (1time use for photo shooting)
* Folding creasing in the fabric for long term storage.
* Light vertical folding lines on some part.
* No discoloration due to the age.
* No visual stains, no scratches and no frays on the pattern.
* Few loose orange threads.
* 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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