This is a top-of-the-line fukuro obi (formal obi) by Tokusen Fujibayashi. Tokusen Fujibayashi is a prestigious brand with a history of over 300 years, founded as a weaver of Nishiki brocade for the Imperial family and the Imperial Household Agency. He has received high international acclaim, including being repeatedly selected as a greeting artist by UNESCO headquarters in Paris, an honor often described as the Nobel Prize of the art world. The works created by Tokusen Fujibayashi are nothing short of works of art. Brief Biography: Former Imperial Court Weaver Founder of Nishijin Enju Ori Dedicated works to Ise Jingu Shrine Decorated Kyoto Imperial Garden Awarded the Order of the Blue Ribbon Awarded the Medal of Honor with Yellow Ribbon Received the International Academy Award Works collected by the Vatican City, including an audience with the Pope Traveled several times as a goodwill ambassador for Japan-UK, Japan-France, and Japan-US relations Works collected by Althorp House, the ancestral home of Princess Diana The works of the 12th Tokusen Fujibayashi are highly valuable and are treated as works of art overseas. The Tokusen brand is the only Japanese brand featured in the Gold Book. Tokusen-sensei's works are the finest, incorporating gemstones woven into the fabric, and are valued at $1,000,000. The Gold Book is a shopping book published in Beverly Hills, USA, featuring world-class brands and is only available in the suites of 5-star hotels worldwide. Examples include Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, and Cartier. The fabric uses genuine gold thread and genuine platinum thread that will not discolor over time. Furthermore, the five major gemstones are powdered and used as paint, and various unique special techniques are used to create kimonos and art. This obi uses 2 carats of ruby. Currently, it is being sold for 520,000 yen in an online shop. Please enjoy this top-of-the-line obi. It has a wonderful brilliance and is the epitome of refined beauty. It is an extremely beautiful item, having been worn only once for a short time. Thank you very much.