Vintage Silk Fukuro Obi, Japanese Kimono Sash Belt,
OFSS-113002
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 1 time. It is made from silk metallic threads with beautiful patterns.
It is used and still in 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.
Measurement
Width: 30cm / Approx. 11 13/16”
Length: 408 cm / Approx. 160 49/64″
Patterns
Patterns
258cm / Approx. 101 37/64” + 49cm / Approx. 19 19/64” = 307cm / Approx. 120 55/64” (>60%)
Diamond pattern: 101cm / Approx. 39 49/64”
Age: -2000s
Material: Silk with metallic threads
Color (Patterns): Gold, (Peach Cobbler, Timid White、Flame, Summer Sun Pink, Summer Plum, Naples Blue, Jade Green) with Metallic threads
Color (Diamond Pattern) with Metallic Color: Gold, Peach Cobbler with Metallic threads
Patterns (Traditional Embroidered Patterns): Flowers, Zuiun Clouds, Sayagata, Diamond Patterns
Condition: Very good vintage condition consistent with age. (Less used)
* Folding creasing in the fabric.
* Vertical folding lines in the diamond pattern’s part. (Refer to 8 photo)
* Almost no discoloration due to the age.
* No visual stains, no scratches and no frays in 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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