Tokyo Wonder

The obiage is in an orange silk with a woven pattern of grass and decorated with a multicolor banded shibori (tie-dye) design that adds extra texture to the fabric. The round braided (marugumi) obijime has the appearance of a two layered design where the outside is a net like braid covering the undefinedinsideundefined that uses the same colored accents as used in the obiage.


Age: vintage
Condition: excellent

An obiage is a long piece of fabric (sash) that is used to cover the obi-makura (pillow) when tying an obi. The obiage is worn tucked into the obi but it stays (slightly) visible. Since the obiage is visible at the top of the obi, it plays a part in color coordinating the kimono. An obiage can also be worn as a scarf.

An obijime is a mostly braided cord that is used when tying obi. It is a later addition to the standard set of items used when wearing a kimono. Initially a decoration it is also used to keep obi from unraveling and it plays an important part in (color) coordinating a kimono.


Obiage
Size: 166 x 30 cm
Weight: 45 grams

Material: silk
Type/Technique: shibori
Colors: orange
Pattern/design: -

Obijime
Length: ~151 cm
Width: -

Material: silk
Type: marugumi
Color: dark-orange-red

###

###
1030649649