Vintage Japanese Obi (SKU: 25S-547-14) -

Vintage Japanese Obi — Silk, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25S-547-14)

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Dimensions: Approx. 165" x 12"
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Vintage Japanese Obi, Showa Era (SKU 25S-547-14)

Showa-era fukuro obi with auspicious cranes, pine and formal gift motifs in rich metallic brocade

This vintage Japanese obi is woven in an opulent fukuro style, featuring cranes (tsuru), pine fans, and stylised gift boxes tied with bold cords and tassels. The soft cream ground is densely brocaded with gold and warm autumnal tones, creating a luminous textile that captures the celebratory spirit of mid-Showa formal wear.

Designed originally to accompany a formal kimono, this obi’s intricate patterning and metallic threads make it equally suited today for display as a wall hanging, table runner, or for creative textile projects. The classic combination of auspicious motifs symbolising longevity and good fortune gives this piece enduring decorative and cultural appeal.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, vintage
  • Material: Silk blend with metallic brocade threads
  • Use: Formal kimono sash, display textile, or interior decor accent
  • Features: Fukuro obi construction; woven cranes, pine and floral motifs; decorative tassel and gift-box designs; rich gold and multicolour metallic weaving; traditional Showa aesthetic
  • Dimensions: Approx. 165" x 12"
  • Condition: Excellent

A refined vintage obi that brings authentic Showa-era elegance and auspicious symbolism to 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"