Kimono Obi Fukuro Obi (Formal Obi) Auspicious Patterns Treasures Pine, Bamboo, and Plum Pure Silk Gold Thread Embroidery Gold and Silver Purple/Pink/Blue Back/Black Obi Width: 31 cm Obi Length: Approximately 450 cm ● Treasures [Good Fortune and Prosperity] The "Treasures" pattern scatters several treasures considered auspicious, symbolizing "good fortune and prosperity" and "wealth and prosperity." Originally derived from the Chinese auspicious concept of "Eight Treasures," it has been adapted in a Japanese style, incorporating cranes, turtles, pine, bamboo, and plum. It is used as a pattern on formal wear and ceremonial kimonos. The treasures depicted include a magic mallet, a jewel, a cloak of invisibility, and a ruyi scepter, varying depending on the era and region. ● Pine, Bamboo, and Plum / The Three Friends of Winter [Endurance, Life, Birth] In ancient China, pine and bamboo, which remain green even in winter, and plum blossoms, which bloom in the cold, were called the Three Friends of Winter and were symbols of pure and virtuous scholars. This concept was also transmitted to Japan, and the pine, bamboo, and plum pattern is used as an auspicious pattern for celebrations. The pine, bamboo, and plum pattern is said to represent endurance, the birth of life, and longevity. This is an auspicious Fukuro Obi featuring treasures and pine, bamboo, and plum patterns. There are no noticeable stains or damage, but as it has been stored at home by a private individual, I would like you to have it cleaned after purchase so you can use it comfortably. Please understand that this is a pre-owned item stored at home. The obis, kimonos, and other items I am selling have various conditions, including worn, unworn, and in the process of being tailored, but they are all used items purchased new. I have not purchased any items from recycling stores or online. All items were purchased at kimono stores and stored at home by a private individual. If you are looking for a new item or are very particular, please refrain from considering or purchasing. Total embroidery, including Sagara embroidery, Shantou embroidery, and Suzhou embroidery (the three major Chinese embroideries), furisode (long-sleeved kimono), hemp cloth, Arimatsu shibori (tie-dye), auspicious patterns, Nagoya obi, yukata (summer kimono), traditional items, Rosashi (needlepoint), Hikkata Shibori (tie-dye), Coming-of-Age Ceremony, New Year's Shrine Visit, Japanese Dance Silk hemp cloth, Omeshi Chijimi (silk crepe), Iromuji (solid color kimono) Mon-isho Chijimi (crepe with crest pattern), Oshima Tsumugi (pongee), Minsa (Okinawa textile), Ikkoshi Chijimi (crepe), Ancient Chijimi (crepe), etc. Ushikubi Tsumugi (pongee), Yuki Tsumugi (pongee), Java Sarasa (batik), Japanese Sarasa (batik), Homongi (formal visiting kimono), Komon (casual kimono), Arimatsu Shibori (tie-dye), Hikkata Shibori (tie-dye), Hon Hikkata Kanoko (tie-dye) Shibo (crepe texture), Sil-look (synthetic silk), etc. embroidery, yukata (summer kimono), traditional items, Rosashi (needlepoint), etc. Thank you for viewing.