【New Release Limited Edition】Hokudaya Genbei's Muga Cotton Linen Semi-Obi ■Specifications Includes obi core (can be worn as is) ■Main Materials ●Silk (Muga Silk), Cotton Linen Seyo ■Manufacturer Hokudaya Genbei ■Size ●Width: Approximately 15cm ●Length: Approximately 4.2m ■Colors ●Front: Muga ●Back: Cotton, Linen Seyo (Linen) ■Description Hokudaya Genbei, a long-established craft obi maker with a 285-year history, founded in Muromachi, Kyoto. This obi maker is favored by kimono connoisseurs and professionals with a keen eye for aesthetics. With high weaving and dyeing techniques, they continuously release works that bring a fresh perspective to the industry, incorporating the spirit of "innovation" alongside the techniques passed down through generations in their textile creations. The front is woven with Muga silk, giving it a rustic texture. Muga silk is a precious material made from the silk spun by a type of wild silkworm from the Saturniidae family, native to the Assam region of India. Although thin, it has a firm texture and is expected to hold its shape well when worn. The back is black, making it fun to consider which side to tie depending on your mood or where you are going. This is a stylish obi that breaks the image of Hokudaya being known for formal obis, offering a new charm.