Vintage Obi / Hanhaba-obi retailer (Half width obi ) / Wearable / Beautiful gold flower motif

It is a Hanhaba-Obi (half-width obi).

It is an orange color that is often seen in Japanese shrines.
Only the front side has a gold flower circle pattern woven, the other side is the same fabric but it is plain.

The material is pure silk, but it may be blended with synthetics to make it more durable.

It is in a good condition.
It can be worn.

Size; 11 ft. 1.85 in. x 5.7 in. / 340 cm x 14.5 cm


< Maru-Obi (Full width) >

Obi - A sash worn with a kimono.

There are various types of obi. Kimonos range from casual cotton kimonos to wedding kimonos and kimonos worn in formal special occasions.
Therefore, there are several types of obi too, depending on the type of kimono and the occasion.

The Maru-obi is the highest grade obi. The design is not only where the pattern of the obi can be seen, Maru-obi is doubled and the front and back are all made of gorgeous fabrics. It is about 4 meters (13 feet) long.

Others, such as the Nagoya-obi and the Fukuro-obi, have a design only on a part of the whole that can be seen on the outside when the obi is tied.

There are few opportunities in Japan to tighten such a Maru-obi today.
The craftsmanship of antiques, unique designs and textures are never found in mass-produced modern products.

It can be used for interiors, and it is 4m long on one side and 8m on the front and back, it can be used as a crafting material. (I made a yoga mat bags with these!)


< Hanhaba-Obi (Half width) >

Hanhaba-Obi is half the width of Maru-Obi.

Sometimes remake from a Maru-obi to a Hanhaba-obi. Such Hanhaba-obi have designs on both sides. The ones made as Hanhaba-obi from the beginning are often reversible and retailer not the same design.