"Orange Iris" Fukuro Obi

Although irises are rarely (if ever) orange, they are here. Silver centers, with just the iris blossoms (no stems) floating against an arched silver bamboo bridge edged in green. All this against a deep black silk with a small mum floral jacquard - so elegant!

This is a fukuro obi - wide for the entire length, plain on the backside and a patterned design only on the front. There is a one yard "blank" section on the front, as is common with contemporary fukuro obi, where some cost can be saved by leaving it blank where the first wrap layer of the belt portion occurs, since it doesn't show to the public.

See the videos below to learn about the different styles of obi as well as ways to use them in your decor.

If you're interested in purchasing an obi to display, we recommend Design with Obi. Click here to find it on Amazon.com.

If you’re looking for ideas on how to tie the obi with your kimono, there are some great suggestions in The Book of Kimono. Click here to find it on Amazon.com.

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