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Vintage Japanese Fukuro Obi For Kimono — Silk, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-547-1)

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Dimensions: Approx. 165" x 12"
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Vintage Japanese Fukuro Obi For Kimono, 1950s, Showa Era (SKU 25M-547-1)

Showa-era fukuro obi with elegant fan and seasonal motif weaving

This vintage Japanese obi features a richly brocaded landscape of open fans, floral roundels, and stylised garden scenes, woven in soft ivory, gold, persimmon, and moss green. The intricate patterning recalls classic yūzen and rinpa aesthetics, with pines, pavillions, and chrysanthemums arranged in overlapping fan cartouches that flow rhythmically along the length of the sash.

Likely made as a formal fukuro obi for festive occasions, this piece displays the lustrous sheen and fine detail typical of mid-Showa weaving. Beautiful draped over a tansu, hung as a textile panel, or repurposed for interior projects, it offers an authentic touch of Japanese kimono culture while preserving the quiet patina of age.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, circa 1950s
  • Material: Silk brocade with metallic threads
  • Use: Formal kimono sash (fukuro obi); suitable for display or textile projects
  • Features: All-over fan motif with seasonal flowers and landscape scenes; traditional Japanese obi weaving; warm neutral ground with multicolour detailing
  • Dimensions: Approx. 165" x 12"
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light, even age-appropriate wear

A refined Showa-era obi that brings timeless Japanese elegance to both dress and décor.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

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Approx. 165" x 12"
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