This hanhaba obi is most likely an antique, and is technically a fukuro obi. This antique was most likely made using a different obi, such as a maru obi. The obi has an overall woven design with beautiful cranes in flight paired alongside flowers and botanical accents: plum blossoms, bamboo, pine, and more.
Obi do not hold kimono onto a person's body, but rather are a decorative accent. Himo hold kimono on a person. We have himo for sale in our store, under the kimono accessories section.
- Condition: B, gently used antique stock with has some overall dirt due to advanced age and other minor flaws. One end of the obi has visible sewing and sitch work with some lose threads, it would be possible to hide this detail when worn depending on the style it is tied. This obi could potentially be gently cleaned to improve its overall look and condition. This obi is in ready to wear condition, or could be collected. There will be some minor flaws on this obi due to its advanced age.
- Obi Width: 5.5 in
- Obi Length: 120 in
- Material Estimate: Organic, potentially silk.
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Beige & Dusty Purple Hanhaba Obi
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