Above:This repeats full length,both sides

BELOW:
Picture of another maruobi (#2101, sold) as used on dining room table

Sample usage of maruobi as table runner

DESCRIPTION:

This is an exquisite vintage silk Japanese kimono sash called an obi; This style of obi is the most luxurious and prized type sash called a maruobi; this maruobi has the same fullness of heavily woven silk with embroidered design on both sides for the full length.

Measures 12" wide X 156 (inches) with repeat motifs of flowers (peonies, spider chrysanthemums, small daisies, plum blossoms, bamboo leaves), cranes in flight and decorated fans (see to left for repeat motif); Dominant colors are tan and light cream background; This piece is distinctive in that it is subdued yet intricate; the tans and cream of the background go nicely with the moss-greens and rusty-browns of the flowers and the silver metallic accents and sheens make this a special piece.

.This piece is embroidered front and back for full length of over 156 inches (4.33 yards).Counting both sides, if taken apart, this is over 8.5 yards of fine embroidered silk total surface yardage.

Commonly used as table runner but there are many other possible uses (see book references below). Pictures here definitely don't do this one justice either.

CONDITION: Outstanding for its age; little to no wear, very clean with no stains noted; a minimal amount of loosened metallic embroidery. Suitable for framing or display.

Design with Japanese Obi Tokyo, Charles E. Tuttle Company, Wiltshire & Wiltshire)

Japanese Accents in Western Interiors. Tokyo, Shufunotomo / Japan Pubs, Rao & Mahoney)

For a good introduction on types of obi, kimono wear etc, we recommend the BOOK OF KIMONO Learn more and/or buy on Amazon.com by clicking below:

Domo Arigato Gozaimashita -- Thanks for visiting!

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