I had a new maru obi remade into a fukuro obi (at a kimono care shop in Gion). It is made of silk and woven with gold thread. It has the weight of genuine silk. Because it is an all-over pattern, you won't have any trouble with the front or back otaiko or decorative knots. I think it would look good with furisode, tomesode, iro-tomesode, iromuji, and montsuki kimonos. I wore it once for my niece's coming-of-age ceremony, and it has been cleaned. I think it's the perfect length for someone who is about 152-157cm tall. There is no odor. - Color: Gold thread color and vermilion coral - Design: Waves, coral - Style: Fukuro obi Thank you for looking.