New Nishijin Obi, Pure Silk, Karaori In the world of kimono, "Karaori" is often used for luxurious fukuro obi and maru obi. Generally, it is a high-class woven fabric made using the uki-ori technique, which involves weaving colorful threads, including gold and silver threads, onto a twill weave base to create patterns such as flowers and crests, similar to embroidery. Those woven in Nishijin, Kyoto, are called Nishijin-ori. Perfect for visiting kimonos and tsukesage, especially for tea ceremonies. This is an unsewn item. Ships immediately via Mercari delivery. Shipping is also possible via methods other than Mercari delivery. If you wish to have it sewn, it is possible to have it sewn by a tailor I know. In that case, it will take about 14 days. There are two sewing methods: ① Finished with a core: plus 8,000 yen ② Making it into a two-layer taiko obi by cutting the obi: 10,000 yen (There is an obi listed that has been made into a tsukuri obi, although the pattern is different. Please take a look for reference.) If you would like to have it sewn, please comment before purchasing. Type...Obi Obi/Obi Accessories...Fukuro Obi Material...Pure Silk