◆ Hanhaba Obi (Half-width Obi) ◆ Reversible ◆ Odori Obi (Dance Obi) ◆ ✷ Black background with a sayagata pattern, featuring "kakitsubata" (iris) flowers in vermilion and gold, and yellow-green and gold leaves. ✷ Vermilion and yellow-green "momiji" (maple leaves) with gold edging. ◆ Vermilion background with an "asanoha" (hemp leaf) repeating pattern. ◈ Size (measured by an amateur) Width: 15cm Length: 348cm ✺ This is a reversible hanhaba obi that my mother, who loved to dance, owned. ✺ On the black background with the sayagata pattern, "kakitsubata" and "momiji leaves" are woven in vermilion, gold, and yellow-green!!! ✺ The calm elegance and the patterns of the round flowers and leaves also give off a gentle and lovely impression!!! ✺ The other side has a vermilion background with an "asanoha" pattern in a repeating design. ✺ The classic colors and patterns create a calm atmosphere!!! ✺ It was used for dancing, so there are a few creases. ✺ There are some fold marks from being stored in a chest of drawers. ✺ It is in good condition, so I think it can still be used sufficiently. ✺ How about for remaking or interior decoration? ✺ I would be happy if someone could use it, so I am putting it up for sale. ◆ Immediate purchase is OK!!! ✺ I ask for your understanding regarding home storage. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 【Reference Excerpts】 • This is a hanhaba obi with a maple leaf pattern woven on a black background. • Season: Maple leaves are a representative pattern of autumn (September to November), but if combined with green leaves (ao-momiji), they can also be treated as an all-season pattern that can be worn from around May to summer. • Meaning: The maple leaf pattern has auspicious meanings such as "longevity" and "being good at getting along in the world" from the way it changes color with the seasons. • Pattern: Features the "asanoha" pattern, a traditional Japanese geometric pattern. • Hemp grows quickly and is strong, so it is considered an auspicious pattern with the meaning of healthy growth and warding off evil. • Color: The vibrant orange (or vermilion) of the surface. • Orange fabric: As a ground pattern, a geometric traditional pattern like asanoha (hemp leaf) can be seen. Asanoha is an auspicious pattern with wishes for health and growth because it grows quickly and grows straight.