A truly stunning fukuro obi with metallic gold and silver threads. Part of the Horusai Series, this is a high quality obi from the Nishijin District of Japan that has never been worn. There are many colors in this obi and we think is best described as mainly blue, purple, gold, and silver. The writing on the left side translates [made of]"Genuine Gold". In excellent condition, it measures 12" x 164" with the main ornamented area measuring 99” long. It is much more beautiful than in these ph... Click for details
This is an uchikake robe (outer kimono gown) probably used as Kabuki stage costume. The bottom and the openings of sleeves are thickly padded with cotton stuffing. The design is large paulownia leaves and flowers. This gown is old in good condition (clean) with some broken couching stitches. One small tear (hole) in red liner in the back.
48” (1.22m) wide x 5’6” (1.68m) long with 21” (53.3cm) long sleeves... Click for details
Beautiful Japanese maru obi! Obis can be used as a belt to hold a kimono together. The classic design from the Heian Period (794-1192AD) of ox carts, fans and court music instruments run throughout the front and back. The gold is woven into the fabric almost entirely and sparkles when it is hit by light – it has much gentler tones in the dark. The earth tone green and rusty brown are particularly pretty on this obi. With a thick padding inside, this obi will make a great decoration piec... Click for details
Japanese uchikake (wedding gown) with a colorful design of flowers and birds done in the Tsujigahana-zome (dye) style. The old Tsujigahana dye technique was used on the clothing of the Muromachi to Momoyama period elites. Inside the tie dyed area, flowers and birds were painted with blue, purple and black ink. Tsujigahana-dye was short lived and completely vanished by the early 17th century because of its extreme complexity. This gown is very beautiful with many woven metal threads;... Click for details
This red and black fukuro obi is decorated with traditional paulownia and chrysanthemum family crests and embellished with gold and silver metallic threads. The lining is a solid black. Subtle staining on the cream part of the paulownia flowers visible in the photos.
12” x 161”
Japanese silk obi, Nagoya style, dyed with the design of Chinese Empress and court attendants in the bamboo grove. It appears that this was converted to current Nagoya style obi (from kimono?). The design of this obi is unique. The wide and narrow area of this obi has different designs on both sides and all seams appear clean. By taking one side of the seam apart, you have a large fabric to work with (double in size with one seam in the center). Making into a tapestry, wall hanging on c... Click for details
From our Japanese Collection, a fine and very attractive mid-century silk thread composition depicting a Shinto shrine nestled within a treed riverbank, with a foot-bridge and boats in the foreground. The composition uses rich but tasteful shades of burgundy, brown, cream, dark green, a touch of soft pink, and other subtle earth tones. The piece evokes a relaxed charm.
Antique Japanese yogi, thickly woven cotton, trimmed and lined with dark aizome (Japanese blue dye). There is a opening in the center of the liner where the cotton wadding was taken out. Excellent condition (old but new). The accent piece (dyed in Katazome, stencil dye) on the collar and shoulder area were added (remove and wash purpose) and slightly soiled. Late Meiji to early Showa.
Dimensions: 63" x 68" L
