Beautiful Condition: Living National Treasure Heiro Kitagawa's Masterpiece, Yusoku Karaori Fukuro Obi, Auspicious Tortoise Shell and Chrysanthemum Pattern, Exceptional Item, Superb Quality, Kimono, Pure Silk 446 Fukuro Obi here: #pochiiiiiFukuroObi Exceptional Items here: #pochiiiiiExceptionalItems 【Birth Year, Certification Year, Age at Death】 Born July 15, 1898 Certified as a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property "Ra" in 1956 Certified as a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property "Yusoku Weaving" in 1960 Died November 28, 1988 (Heisei 20), at the age of 90 【Career】 1898: Born as the eldest son of Heihachi Kitagawa, the 16th generation of the Nishijin textile merchant, Tawaraya, in Kyoto. 1921: Graduated from the Japanese Painting Department of Kyoto Municipal Painting Specialist School. 1928: Produced decorative textiles for the enthronement ceremony of the Emperor. 1929: Produced sacred treasures textiles for the 58th Ise Jingu Shikinen Sengu (rebuilding of the Ise Grand Shrine). 1931: Produced the imperial throne and other decorative textiles for the new construction of the House of Peers and House of Representatives. 1953: Produced sacred treasures textiles for the 59th Ise Jingu Shikinen Sengu. 1956: Certified as a holder of the technique of Important Intangible Cultural Property "Ra". 1960: Certified as a holder of the technique of Important Intangible Cultural Property "Yusoku Weaving". 1967: Received the Cultural Merit Award and the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon at the 500th Anniversary Ceremony of Nishijin Weaving Industrial Association. 1968: Received the Kiwanis Cultural Award. 1970: Awarded as a Kyoto City Cultural Merit. 1973: Produced sacred treasures textiles for the 60th Ise Jingu Shikinen Sengu. Received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette. 1988: Died on November 28, at the age of 90. Not all conditions can be conveyed through photos and text, so I may not show minor scratches or damage that I don't consider significant. Please understand that there may be small stains and odors that occur from long-term storage. Photos also have their limitations. The condition is a total evaluation. If you are concerned about the smell, please air it out in a well-ventilated place or have it cleaned. ★When shipping, it will be folded small and tightly. If you are looking for perfection or are very particular, please purchase from a kimono shop in person, not online. You can purchase it much cheaper than at a kimono shop, so please be understanding of the color and condition. Finally. Please be sure to read the profile before purchasing or asking questions. I may overlook something, so if there is anything, please contact me before leaving a review. Thank you.