Offering at a bargain price, items that my mother, a Japanese dancer, my wife, and my younger sister no longer wear: kimonos and obi (sashes). These were purchased through connections with a kimono shop, but are unused. This item is a Nagoya obi, custom-made at "Tsukaki Shoji" in Shijo Takakura, Kyoto. It is a genuine Ryukyu Bingata creation by Eijun Shiro, featuring all-season Aigata (Ai-gata) Ryukyu indigo mud-dyeing, with Sumi-kumadori (ink shading). It is a "Yose-kinu" (gathered silk) piece made by traditional craftsman Masayuki Nagaoka, with a Hiraki Nagoya (open Nagoya) style and Matsuba (pine needle) construction. This is a rare all-season "Yose-kinu" piece dyed in Ai-gata by Eijun Shiro, a master of Ryukyu Bingata, whose name is listed in the Art and Craft Yearbook. He loved Okinawa and the sea. Eijun Shiro is from the "Shiroma family," one of the three great Bingata families, along with the "Chinen family" and the "Takushi family." This is a masterpiece of genuine Ryukyu Bingata Ai-gata created by Eijun Shiro. In Okinawa, Ai-gata is pronounced "eegata." Generally, synthetic indigo dyes are often used for indigo dyeing, but Ryukyu Ai-gata is dyed using Ryukyu indigo, which grows naturally in Okinawa. Compared to the vibrant Bingata, Ai-gata, which expresses patterns with shades of indigo and ink shading, creates a chic and sophisticated impression with its understated elegance. Eijun Shiro was born as the eldest son of the previous generation (14th) Eiki Shiroma. His father, Eiki, did not favor the stage but devoted himself to the revival of "Bingata." Eijun also inherited his father's craftsman spirit. Eijun loves the sea, loves fish, and deeply loves nature. Rare Ryukyu Ai-gata Sumi-kumadori... A luxurious Yose-kinu by traditional craftsman Masayuki Nagaoka, dyed with genuine Ryukyu indigo... As many of you may know, this is an exquisite masterpiece of Ai-gata Sumi-kumadori, which is rarely produced among Mr. Shiroma's works. It can be worn for three seasons, except for the peak of summer. *With certification, fabric end, and signature. New☆ Custom-made two years ago and carefully stored at home. There are no significant flaws, and it is pristine! It is new. This is a personal item stored at home, so please refrain from purchasing if you are overly sensitive. 【Original Price】Approximately 2.48 million yen 【Material】Pure silk 【Condition】New 【Dimensions】Width: 8 sun 4 bu (32cm), Length: 4m 12cm ★The paulownia wood box is for personal use, so it will be shipped in a tatami paper. ☆Due to the high price of this item, returns are not accepted to avoid any trouble.