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"French Knotted Boxes " Nagoya Obi - $99

ITEM NUMBER: 0408Obi11
Amazing artistry in this obi design which features large tassled treasure boxes created entirely with French Knots - a style of handwork that was popular in Japan in the 1950's. Gold embellishements in the design which includes pastels against a deep orange. Some slight spotting oh the white satin fabric but overall excellent condition. A collector's item!

Colors:--

white, pastels, oranges  

Fabric:--

Silk  

Size:--

W=12", 6" L=11'

Condition:--

Excellent

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"Orange Original " Nagoya Obi - $79

ITEM NUMBER: 0107Obi1

Bright and bold in both color and design, this nagoya obi really shimmers! The woven basketweave texture of the fabric gives an added depeth behind the repeated large medalion design woven in gold and white. This obi is a thinner, single layer style (unlined and unbacked), easy to wear and tie and able to carry off both a formal and informal kimono.

Colors:--

orange, white, gold

Fabric:--

Silk or rayon?  

Size:--

W=12" L=11'

Condition:--

Excellent

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"Wavy Seas " Fukuro Obi - $75

ITEM NUMBER: 0408Obi13
Great color combination on this semi-formal obi, likely from the 1960's or older. A soft sage green satin on the back; on the front is a playful use of color and design that creates the movement of the seas in the artful use of shading and waves. Great as a table runner or for display, but can also pull together a kimono with purple or orange in the design.

Colors:--

orange, purple, green  

Fabric:--

Silk  

Size:--

W=12" L=11'

Condition:--

Very good - some slight fading of color

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"Dramatica" Nagoya Obi - $79

ITEM NUMBER: 0408Obi8
Our favorite color combination comes together in this geometric and floral beauty with strong bands of red bordering a deep teal floral inside overlaping circles. Each floral is outlined in red, too! A one yard stretch of plain teal on the belt portion (which would be hidden when the obi is worn) adds another dramatic element to the obi when it is displayed. A small slight blemish on the belt portion, basting entact in some places.

Colors:--

red, teal, silver, white  

Fabric:--

Silk?  

Size:--

W=12", 6" L=11'

Condition:--

Very very good, see description

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"Sparrows and Stripes " Fukuro Obi - $89

ITEM NUMBER: 0408Obi7
Unusual black background on this obi that features a repeated woven pattern of birds (one is a sparrow, the other seem to be a pheonix) among the stylized clouds with pink blossoms (pink is the flower name, not the color, named for their pinked petal edges!). Backside of the obi is satin with bands of teal green and black.

Colors:--

black, golds, others, teal  

Fabric:--

Silk  

Size:--

W=12" L=11'

Condition:--

Excellent

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"Plum Blossoms" Nagoya Obi - $69

ITEM NUMBER: 0408Obi6
Soft golden tan satin is the background for a jumble of embroidered plum blossoms in a cascading bunch on the wider bow portion of the obi as well as both sides of the mid-belt section. Another blossom at the wide tail end makes this a perfect obi for the taiko drum bow. Probably from the 1950's, there are slight discolorations but is otherwise in great shape.

Colors:--

golden tan, pastels, others  

Fabric:--

Silk  

Size:--

W=12", 6" L=11'

Condition:--

Very good - see decription.

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"Mysterious" Nagoya Obi - $50

ITEM NUMBER: 0107Obi3

We hesitate to try and identify this floral but no doubt someone will be familiar with it. A pine cone style seed pod in a tulip shape, enveloped by long leaves...a conversation piece at least! A soft silk with a stiff lining, and the image appears only at the wide bow section and on both sides of the center belt section. Wild color scheme - dark reddish orange on a pale crayon orange. Some slight blemishing, but still quite wearable.

Colors:--

oranges

Fabric:--

Silk  

Size:--

W=12", 6" L=11'

Condition:--

Very good, see description

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"Pines in Winter " Nagoya Obi - $79

ITEM NUMBER: 0408Obi10
Soft and subtle in color and design, this wintry beauty is a nagoya style obi with an intricate pattern of large pine boughs in soft greens and yellows, and pine branches in browns and orange, all against a purply satin silk. The design has a raised texture, seems to be embroidered.

Colors:--

dusky lavender-gray, browns

Fabric:--

Silk  

Size:--

W=12", 6" L=11'

Condition:--

Excellent

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"Golden Forest " Maru Obi - $275

ITEM NUMBER: 0107Obi5

Makes an elegant table runner or easily draped over bamboo to create a unique wall display - this formal, silk, maru style obi features tiny fans with several different floral motifs, as well as bamboo and pine - very auspicious images in Japan. A woodsy color scheme of browns and greens but with lots of gold to brighten it up. The patterning is the same on the front and back, which is what helps to make this a formal obi.

Colors:--

browns, greens, gold

Fabric:--

Silk  

Size:--

W=12" L=11'

Condition:--

Excellent

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"Striped" Fukuro Obi - $60

ITEM NUMBER: 1106Obi5

Brand new and still has the tags to prove it, this sturdy obi would make a great table runner or traditional obi for a casual kimono. Subtle stripes make this a contemporary obi, in a raw silk weave and featuring stripes in red, turquoise, black, gold and others, with a medium shade of green on the backside. A fukuro style obi, 12" wide the entire length, gives it the versatility for display or traditional wear.

Colors:--

Back is green, front is gray with accent color.

Fabric:--

Silk  

Size:--

W=12" L=11'

Condition:--

Excellent

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"Tangerine Dream" Nagoya Obi - $75

ITEM NUMBER: 0107Obi7

Strikingly hot combination of a bright, wide, lime green brushstrokes against a tangerine background, with gold and a band of white to add balance and interest. This is a fabulous obi with just enough design to compliment a patterned kimono, but can also hold its own with a single colored kimono. The pattern appears only at the wide bow section and on either side of the center belt section.

Colors:--

lime, tangerine, gold, white

Fabric:--

Silk  

Size:--

W=12", 6" L=11'

Condition:--

Excellent

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"Broken Medalion " Nagoya Obi - $90

ITEM NUMBER: 0107Obi10

Interesting pattern of woven medallions but each has a broken edge - symbolizing the imperfection of life. Teal blue and soft orange, with gold against a shiny, silvery background. Backside is white.

Colors:--

blues and oranges on silvery gold

Fabric:--

Silk  

Size:--

W=12", 6" " L=11'

Condition:--

Excellent

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"Summer Geese" Maru Obi - $175

ITEM NUMBER: 0107Obi8

Wonderful and somewhat rare summer maru obi made with ro silk on both sides. Semi-stiff liner adds weight and heft for wearing or display. The pattern is of geese floating above the mountains with pine trees to add perspective but wait - there's a tiny fishing village scene also woven int!!. Wide summer obi are not something we find often, especially light colored ones in excellent condition. Great to wear or for display.

Colors:--

muted blue, green, brown against a taupe gray

Fabric:--

Silk  

Size:--

W=12" L=11'

Condition:--

Excellent

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