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Vintage Japanese Fukuro Obi — Silk, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-547-8)

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Dimensions: Approx. 165" x 12"
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Vintage Japanese Fukuro Obi For Kimono, Showa Era (SKU 25M-547-8)

Showa-era fukuro obi with auspicious wagon and floral motifs in rich brocade

This vintage Japanese obi is woven in a luxurious kinran-style brocade, featuring layered motifs of gosho-guruma (imperial ox carts), stylised flowers and traditional textile patterns on a soft ivory ground. Metallic threads catch the light across the surface, giving the piece a refined shimmer typical of mid-Showa formal wear.

Likely made as a fukuro obi for formal kimono, it now lends itself beautifully to interior display, textile collecting, or creative reuse in cushions, runners and framed art. The dense weave, crisp patterning and classic colour palette of red, green, gold and indigo make this an elegant example of post-war Japanese craftsmanship.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (vintage)
  • Material: Silk brocade with metallic threads
  • Use: Formal fukuro obi for kimono; suitable for display or textile projects
  • Features: Woven gosho-guruma and floral motifs; metallic kinran-style detailing; classic Showa design; versatile for interior decor or upcycling
  • Dimensions: Approx. 165" x 12"
  • Condition: Excellent

A graceful Showa obi that brings the quiet opulence of vintage Japanese textile art into any space.

 

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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