A lovely, silk Nagoya obi with chin dogs (a Japanese breed of dog) and temari (decorative balls).
As well as being a beautiful obi to wear, I have shown this obi as a display, to show an example of what could be done with this obi. It is shown bound with a Japanese, handmade, pure silk obijime (obi cord) - (note that the obijime and hanger are not included, they are for photo display purposes only, it is just the obi). For display, you cab hang the obi on something like a bamboo or wood rod, with cord, rope or ribbon tied around the ends of the pole or threaded through a hole drilled into each end and knotted below. You can use any type of tie to tie the end into the bow shape. I folded and tied the bow shape, then lightly tacked the bow in place onto the flat obi, you can shape the obi before placing it on a rod to hang it or you can hang it over the rod and then shape it and tack in place. It would be nice with just a bamboo or wooden rod trough it, with a simple string loop tied on at each end.
A Nagoya obi. Nagoya obis often have the sash part already folded to half depth, with the knot section at full width, making them easier to put on. Some you fold yourself. This style was invented about 100 years ago and is less heavy than a more formal fukuro or maru obi. 
Obi should not be washed
 
Condition:
Good – some marks on the back but they won't show when on or displayed as shown - see photos

Measurements:
Obi are one-size-fits-all items
As an obi
Width 30cm & 15cm 
Length 380cm
 
 
 
 
 
 
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