Beautiful, high-quality obi (sash). It features an otaiko (drum) pattern. I wore it only once for a double otaiko during the first tea ceremony of the new year, when I was invited to my tea ceremony teacher's home for an important tea ceremony event. The obi's pattern was gorgeous and received many compliments. It has a sophisticated sparkle on a black background, and it's simply stunning. It's a soft and very easy-to-use fukuro obi (formal obi). I loved the gorgeous pattern and bought it immediately. The white-looking areas in the photos are not faded; they sparkle and are very beautiful. It's one of my favorites, but I won't be using it anymore, so I'm offering it at a low price. When I had a professional obi expert look at it, they assured me that it's worth at least 230,000 yen. Otaiko pattern obi Measurements (approximate) 457 cm It will be folded for shipping, so please understand that there may be some creases.