Vintage Silk Fukuro Obi, Japanese Kimono Sash Belt, Unused or Very less used,
OFSS-121003
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 from my relative. She ordered this obi around 30 – 40 years ago as one of bridal trousseau. It is very beautiful, gorgeous and full tailored obi.
It is unused or very less used for photo shooting 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: 30cm / Approx. 11 13/16”
Length: 408 cm / Approx. 160 5/8″
Patterns
242cm / Approx. 95 9/32” + 36cm / Approx. 14 11/64” = 278cm / Approx. 109 29/64” (>60%)
Plain Part: 130cm / Approx. 51 3/16”
Age: 1990s
Material: Silk with metallic threads
Color (Patterns): Gold, Silver, Lizard Green, Spring Leaf, Lucky Charm Green, Tomato Red, Coral Gables
Color (Plain Part): Black
Patterns (Traditional Embroidered Patterns): Flowers with Arabesque Patterns
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused or Very less used)
* Folding creasing in the fabric for long term storage.
* No vertical folding lines.
* We took away basting thread.
* 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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