Nishijin-ori Karaori Fukuro Obi (Banded Obi) [With Cotton Core Sewing] Made by the prestigious Yamaguchi Bijutsu Orimono. This is for the obi only. Please note that it does not come with a box. "Karaori" is a traditional silk fabric that represents Nishijin, Kyoto. Its origins are in the highly decorative art textiles of the Edo period. As a fabric for decoration, it was used for bugaku (court music) wrappers, shrine curtains, and decorative fabrics for portable shrines. As an art textile, it has transformed the brushstrokes and atmosphere of the original paintings into the world of "weaving," using famous paintings and calligraphy as models. Karaori. It is truly the result of the tireless efforts of the weavers of Nishijin, Kyoto. The luxurious use of threads in Karaori stands out. The elegance of the design will create a refined appearance for a woman's obi style. This will be delivered after being sewn with a cotton core (Kanto style). It will take about 24 days. Due to the nature of natural fibers in Karaori, some fluffing and loose threads are unavoidable. Please understand this before purchasing. We will carefully check for stains, but there may be oversights. As for wrinkles and especially odors from storage, there are individual opinions, so please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a new item or are sensitive.