★ This listing is for the obi (sash) only. ★ The Takashimaya paulownia wood box has cracks due to dryness. If you do not need the paulownia wood box, please let me know in the comments. In that case, I will send it in a paper box, but the shipping cost is the same, so the price will not change. This is a genuine gold leaf hon-fukuro obi from Kawashima Textile, a prestigious Nishijin-ori weaver. Kawashima is a classic and popular brand, but this is not a mass-produced item; it is a high-grade genuine gold leaf obi. Hon-fukuro Obi Silk, Genuine Gold Leaf Width: Approximately 31cm Length: Approximately 440cm The obi fabric has a gentle luster of genuine gold leaf. Some parts may appear shiny in the photos, but the areas other than the woven patterns do not appear to be shiny and look like a cream beige color. It features auspicious motifs such as drums, flower patterns, and tied noshi (ceremonial gifts). It can be worn in formal settings, such as with furisode (long-sleeved kimono), homongi (visiting kimono), tomesode (formal black kimono), and mon-tsuki mu-ji (plain kimono with crests). It has been used but is in good condition. There are fold marks. The Takashimaya tatoushi (kimono paper) has marks from masking tape used for taking notes. The paulownia wood box has cracks due to dryness. If you do not need the paulownia wood box, please let me know in the comments. In that case, I will send it in a paper box, but the shipping cost is the same, so the price will not change. ※ I am selling other items, such as Nagoya obi, fukuro obi, and awase kimonos, to organize my tansu (chest of drawers). Thank you for viewing. Please read the profile and consider purchasing only if you agree with the terms. Please note that I will not respond to comments such as "Is a discount possible?" if it seems you have not read the profile. ✔︎ Although I take the utmost care, there may be scratches or stains not mentioned in the description. I am not a professional, so there may be insufficient explanations. 【Please ask any questions you may have before purchasing.】 ✔︎ It is stored in a tailored state, so there are fold marks and overlapping marks. ✔︎ I check the seam allowance of the yukitake (sleeve length) by touching the fabric from the outside. The exact dimensions are not known until it is unpicked, so please understand this as a guideline. ✔︎ The photos were taken with an iPhone 15 Pro. Returns are not accepted due to reasons such as the color name being different from a dictionary, or the color appearing slightly different on a PC or smartphone.