Vintage Japanese Silk Obi
A maru obi is the most formal and luxurious type of obi sash worn with Kimono. Developed during the Edo period, it was originally worn by high-ranking women and later by brides and geisha.
Unlike later obi styles, a maru obi is fully patterned on both sides, woven from a single, continuous length of richly brocaded silk. Because of its heavy embroidery and metallic thread, it is thick and structured, creating dramatic, sculptural knots.
They are traditionally worn around the waist of a Kimono, also look great as a table runner.
In good condition. 4000 mm’s long and 300 mm’s wide.
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