This is a fukuro obi (formal obi) from Umegaki Orimono, a representative weaving house in Nishijin, Kyoto. The auspicious pattern features overlapping, expanding fans. This is a magnificent obi suitable for celebrations and formal occasions. It is elegant and華やか (hanayaka - showy/gorgeous), making it perfect for furisode (long-sleeved kimono). Because it is not overly flashy, it can be worn for years to come with tomesode (formal black kimono) and homongi (visiting kimono) even as you get older. This is an unused, stored item. There is no noticeable damage, and it is very clean. There are no accessories such as certificates. The small dots visible on the white areas are part of the original fabric where gold threads are woven in. Length: Approximately 446cm Width: Approximately 31cm Types of Kimono: Iromuji (single-colored kimono), Homongi (visiting kimono), Kurotomesode/Irotomesode (formal black/colored kimono) Color: White #Kurotomesode #komamono玖 #ShinnosukeJofu #Homongi #CalenBlosso #Wakamonosakura #Mawata (raw silk) #Soushido #GionSaito #Shimakame #Chiso #ShinnosukeJofu #Kishiya