Although these photos were taken by an amateur, the gold and silver threads reflect light and don't show the details well. However, the item is in very good condition, with no scratches or stains on either side. Both the front and back sides have all-over patterns, and the length is a generous 442cm. You can enjoy various obi knots without worrying about the plain areas, so it can be worn by people of all body types, from slim to plus-size. This is a versatile and very useful fukuro obi (formal obi). Also, you can use the reverse side, so you can enjoy two fukuro obis with one obi, which is a great value. Please take advantage of this opportunity to purchase it at a reasonable price. This is a high-class fukuro obi with auspicious patterns. It is also suitable for formal wear for mothers. The base color is a slightly pale gold. Please note that the colors may appear different depending on your monitor. If you are concerned, please leave a comment. ✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼ The mothers of the bride and groom are considered semi-main characters. The obi for black formal kimonos, the most formal attire, must be woven with gold and silver threads and colored threads, and must have high-class patterns (auspicious patterns, Shosoin patterns, Yusoku patterns, etc.). At first glance, fukuro obis with similar patterns are sometimes sold for tomesode (formal black kimono), but it's not enough for it to just have gold and silver threads, and casual fukuro obis are not suitable for the most formal attire, so caution is needed. ✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼ Obi width: Approximately 30.5cm Length: Approximately 442cm Material: 100% silk ・Genuine silk, both sides all-over pattern fukuro obi, Karaori Saga Nishiki, gold and silver threads ・Unused, does not limit age or season ・Easy to tie and does not easily come undone, even for beginners ◎It will be carefully folded compactly for shipping. ◎Please check the profile. ◎If you have no questions, you can purchase it. #FormalMotherObiAyaShop875 #Kimono #Formal #GraduationCeremony #EntranceCeremony #EntranceCeremony #MeetingOfBothFamilies #FukuroObi #Lessons #PracticeOfKimonoDressing #TeaCeremony #DinnerParty #VisitingKimono #Furisode #ComingOfAgeCeremony #CommemorativeCeremony #Party #Celebration #ShrineVisit #TeaParty #Event #Shichigosan #JapaneseClothingAccessories #Casual #SemiFormal #Wedding #FirstFestival #EntranceAndGraduationCeremony #NagoyaObi