This is a beautiful and auspicious luxurious diamond-patterned kumihimo fukuro obi (braided obi) with a beautiful use of color. Unlike ordinary woven fabrics, it is characterized by being made by braiding threads. Kumihimo fukuro obi is packed with the unique charm of its manufacturing method. Easy to tie and hard to loosen: Especially by using a braiding method suitable for obi, it is easy to tie and hard to loosen. It also has elasticity that fits snugly when tied. Unique beauty: Because the threads are braided diagonally, the gentle and elegant luster of the silk threads stands out, giving it a refined and beautiful appearance. It has a simple yet unique beauty. History and tradition: The technique of kumihimo is said to have originated over 1000 years ago, and during the Heian period, it was also used as a sokutai (formal court dress) to adorn the costumes of the nobility. During the Nara period, it was used for storing sutras and as decorations for the nobility, and its techniques and designs have been refined and passed down to the present day. Kumihimo fukuro obi has a variety of types that are active in various scenes. Types of braiding: There are many braiding methods such as Koma-gumi, Kara-gumi, and Genji-gumi, and braiding methods particularly suitable for obi are used. This obi is a pink-based kumihimo fukuro obi using gold threads and can be worn for both formal and casual occasions. You can also enjoy coordinating it with komon (small-patterned kimono) or tsumugi (pongee) as fashionable wear. Manufacturing technology: To make a large kumihimo like an obi, a large number of colored threads and a large circular loom with a diameter of 5 meters are required. As there are only two of these looms in the world, the kumihimo fukuro obi is so valuable that it may become a "phantom obi." - Color: Geometric pattern of blue and cream - Material: Silk or synthetic fiber - Design: Diamond pattern weave - Usage: Kimono obi Thank you for viewing.