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Vintage Japanese Fukuro Obi For Kimono — Silk, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-547-2)

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Dimensions: Approx. 165" x 12"
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Vintage Japanese Fukuro Obi For Kimono, Showa Era (SKU 25M-547-2)

Showa-era fukuro obi with fan motifs and woven metallic highlights

This vintage Japanese obi features an elegant all-over pattern of open and closed sensu (folding fans) arranged across a soft, light-gold ground. Each fan is densely brocaded with seasonal flowers, geometric kikkō hexagons, and auspicious motifs in rich shades of crimson, moss green, ivory, and indigo, accented by shimmering metallic threads that catch the light beautifully.

Likely woven as a formal fukuro obi during the mid-Showa period, this piece would have been paired with a festive kimono for weddings, celebrations, or New Year wear. Today it is equally suited to traditional dress or creative reuse—its refined patterning makes a striking textile for display, obi belts, or upcycled interior accents.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, mid-20th century (vintage)
  • Material: Silk brocade with metallic threads
  • Use: Formal women’s fukuro obi for kimono; suitable for display or textile projects
  • Features: All-over fan motif design; floral and geometric patterns; metallic thread highlights; classic vintage Japanese obi textile
  • Dimensions: Approx. 165" x 12"
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear

A graceful Showa-era obi that brings the layered elegance of Japanese seasonal motifs into any collection or interior.

 

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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