Brocade Maru Obi White satin double layer obi with all over (maru) brocade design in gold, silver, orange, black, bronze color, peach, and white thread with crane, folding fan, hana tebako (flower boxes) and flower motifs. Fabric folded in half lengthwise and machine stitched along one side and two ends. The motifs which repeat at regular intervals include hana tebako boxes decorated with chrysanthemum, pine and waves and tied with orange cord and tassels; folding fan (sensu) has a scene with courtyard and open Japanese house with a folding screen, two cranes, pine and plum; bamboo, pine and plum ("three friends"). Formal obi appropriate for a young woman to wear at all seasons.

1997.001.002