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An elegant vintage Japanese silk Fukuro Obi featuring large stylized butterfly motifs surrounded by delicate cherry blossoms against a soft pink and ivory ground.
The design is extensively woven with shimmering metallic gold threads, creating a luminous appearance that changes beautifully depending on the angle of the light.
Large butterflies flow dynamically across the textile, while smaller Sakura cherry blossoms and petals are scattered throughout the background. A subtle geometric lattice pattern adds another decorative layer to the composition.
The restrained palette of soft pink, ivory, white and gold gives this obi a refined and graceful character. Rather than relying on strong contrasting colors, the design creates its visual impact through the combination of delicate colors, metallic weaving and the large-scale butterfly motifs.
Material: Silk
Type: Fukuro Obi
Main Colors: Soft Pink / Ivory
Accent Colors: Gold / White
Motifs: Butterfly, Sakura Cherry Blossoms, Geometric Lattice
Origin: Japan
Condition:
Very good vintage condition.
The textile remains in beautiful condition, with the metallic gold weaving and delicate pink tones retaining their attractive appearance. No major noticeable stains or damage were observed.
As this is an authentic vintage textile, minor signs of age or previous use may be present. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
Its elegant color palette and decorative composition also make this an attractive piece for collectors of Japanese textiles, interior display or textile art.
Selected in Kyoto, Japan for EYE OF KYOTO.
Length: approx. 450 cm (177.2 in)
Width: approx. 31.5 cm (12.4 in)
Measurements are taken flat and may vary slightly.
