Description

Listed is a vintage, one-sided fabric panel unpicked/cut from a Japanese Fukuro Obi of about 30 years ago. (Please note that this is not a complete Obi, and that the lining has been removed.) I bought the Obi as pure silk, but from the way in which the fibers burn, rayon may be contained. Also, the metallic thread does not look like silk. The panel measures about 31 cm (12.2 inches) in width, but this does not included the folded side edges (about 3 cm (1.18 inches) in total), and about 38.5 cm (15.2 inches) in length. The weight is around 65 g. The fabric has gorgeously embroidered Kiri paulownia (flowers and leaves) and Kiku chrysanthemum motifs in red and gold, surrounded with hexagonal Kiku chrysanthemum flowers embroidered in gold and white, and a black background. The black background also has a woven pattern of the same shape. Issues are: Some brown spots/dirt on the white floral embroidery Tiny thread loosening/fraying of the embroidery Minor imperfections of the background Fold lines The top and bottom edges are raw. The backside is also raw because the lining has been removed. I thinks the fabric is in good general used condition. The shining golden metallic thread is very beautiful looking even greenish depending on lighting. The last photo shows the backside. If you order two or more panels together, you will receive one continued panel. [Packaging] The fabric will arrive in an envelope or bag, and be further folded to fit it. [Shipping method] FedEx or EMS Your order will be shipped to the shipping address provided at the time of purchase. Once your item has been dispatched, please do NOT change the address from the one provided at the time of purchase. You may be charged for such a change. We will ship the item within five business days after receiving your payment. Please also see other listings. If you have any questions/concerns, or would like to see more photos, please feel free to contact me. We still have the remaining portion of the same Haori, which has less fold lines. If you are interested, please contact us. International Buyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up. Do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. cut cloth Japanese made in Japan Japanesque traditional Asian exotic oriental hagire furununo