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Gold Brocade Japanese Han Haba Obi browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Textiles: Pre 1920: item # 800005 Please refer to our stock # 18-31 when inquiring.
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| An obi with a vivid tulip-like design of green, yellow, red, black and white is further sparked with lots of metallic gold thread. This han haba (half width) kimono belt is from early 20th century Japan. The brocade pattern runs the full length--nearly 12 feet--on both sides of the piece, similar in construction to the wider maru obi worn by Japanese women for more formal occasions. Narrow obi generally were worn more casually but this one, with its rich gold brocade and strong, bright design, probably was worn by a very young girl for formal occasions. It is a bit longer and wider than the typical han haba obi, allowing it to be tied in the manner deemed appropriate for a young person. If used as a home decorative accessory such as table runner or throw, as many such old obi now are used, the gold in this obi will gather light and brighten the darkest corner. The piece is in excellent condition for its entire length on both sides. It measures 140" (356 cm) in length, and 8" (20 cm) in width. | |||||||||
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