West Hurley, NY
Details
- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 144ʺL × 1ʺH
- Styles
- Japanese
- Traditional
- Pattern
- Floral
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Silk
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Dark Green
- Condition Notes
- Silk brocade on both sides of obi in good condition - vibrant. Frayed edges reflective of age of textile. Silk brocade on both sides of obi in good condition - vibrant. Frayed edges reflective of age of textile. less
- Description
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Dynamic Handwoven Silk Brocade Maru Obi 丸帯 (one-piece sash), the most formal obi.
Maru obi are made with the full … more Dynamic Handwoven Silk Brocade Maru Obi 丸帯 (one-piece sash), the most formal obi.
Maru obi are made with the full pattern on the full length on both sides of the obi.
Used as a decorative means to close a kimono, both men and women used obi.
Silk
20th Century
12" x 144" (width, length)
Lush warm tones, dark green, cream and bronze, browns.
Dense floral design of chrysanthemums, phoenix birds, bamboo leaves etc.
Can be draped for dynamic effect on a wall, window as a valance, or as a table runner on a credenza or dining table.
Frayed/wear at edges (see detail photos), but overall good condition for age of silk
Sumptuous yet reserved design.
Pre-war. less
West Hurley, NY
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