Taisho era antique maru obi with fan, crane, and chrysanthemum pattern

Taisho Era Antique Maru Obi with Fans, Cranes, and Chrysanthemum Pattern

As this item is heavy and incurs significant shipping costs, please understand that we cannot offer further discounts from the current price.

Taisho Era Antique Maru Obi
Cream background with fan, crane, and chrysanthemum pattern.
The pattern is the same on both sides.

Size: Obi width: 32 cm
Length: 405 cm

A maru obi is a type of Japanese women's obi. It is made by folding a piece of fabric, measuring approximately 1 shaku 8 sun 5 bu wide and 1 jo 1 shaku 5 sun or more in length, in half lengthwise and sewing the edges, then inserting a canvas interlining to create an obi of half the width. The pattern is the same on both the front and back. The maru obi was devised in the mid-Edo period to accommodate larger hairstyles, with the obi width and knot becoming larger for formal wear. Fabrics such as Nishijin-ori, Kinran, and Donza were used for the obi material. (Source: Wikipedia)

When worn with a furisode kimono, its splendor is comparable to modern fukuro obi. It can also be used as a tapestry or table runner. It also makes a wonderful gift for someone from overseas.
As this is an old item, please understand that there may be some stains or scuffs.