Vintage Japanese Obi (SKU: 25S-547-16) -

Vintage Japanese Obi — Silk, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25S-547-16)

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Dimensions: Approx. 165" x 12"
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Vintage Japanese Obi, Showa Era (SKU 25S-547-16)

Showa-era fukuro obi with cranes, chrysanthemums and fan motifs in softly shimmering brocade

This vintage Japanese obi is richly woven on a warm ivory ground with auspicious motifs that evoke a classical courtly garden. Elegant cranes (tsuru) glide among full chrysanthemum (kiku) blooms, stylised pines and sprays of seasonal flowers, all rendered in dense silk and metallic threads. The design is punctuated by folding fans (sensu) and a distant pavilion landscape, creating the feeling of a layered kimono screen.

Likely made as a formal fukuro obi for occasions such as weddings or festive ceremonies, it combines refined Showa-period colour sensibilities with traditional Nishijin-style weaving. The balanced palette of rust red, persimmon, moss green, navy and gold makes this piece ideal not only for wearing with kimono, but also for upcycling into obi art panels, cushions or textile displays that highlight the depth of the brocade.

  • Origin: Japan, likely Nishijin weaving district, Kyoto
  • Era: Showa period (vintage)
  • Material: Silk brocade with metallic threads
  • Use: Formal fukuro obi for kimono; suitable for display or creative textile projects
  • Features: Woven cranes, chrysanthemums, fans and pavilion landscape; soft ivory ground; multi-colour and gold metallic brocade; classic vintage Japanese obi suitable for wedding or celebratory wear
  • Dimensions: Approx. 165" x 12"
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with crisp motifs and vibrant colours

A graceful Showa-era obi that brings the auspicious beauty of cranes and chrysanthemums into any interior or kimono ensemble.

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"