The moment I saw this obi, I thought it was a "Goryo-ori" from Monya Iseki, a renowned Nishijin-ori house. Skillfully manipulating expensive genuine gold thread, it has a beautiful shimmer like a lacquer work... It perfectly expresses a noble presence befitting formal occasions. In the coming season, when there will be many formal and celebratory events... Just by having this obi, it will be a reliable ally when you are unsure what to wear. Popular motif 【Yusoku Patterns】 in beautiful colors We are pleased to introduce a 《specially selected formal obi》 that is loved by everyone and is also extremely versatile. Now, please take another look at the photos. On the surprisingly light obi fabric, elegant 【Yusoku Patterns】 are woven all over... The impressive motif of 『Marumon (circular patterns)』 features two facing phoenixes surrounded by beautiful flowers representing Japan, such as cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, and chrysanthemums, and the plump 【highest-quality Karaori (woven silk fabric)】 that looks like Japanese embroidery shines with an exquisite finish. Just by wearing this obi with its elegant luster, you will complete an obi style that will make everyone turn heads and be more beautiful than anyone else. The design, overflowing with elegance, exudes a special beauty even in formal settings where many people gather, and never fails to captivate anyone. Pairing this obi with a black tomesode, colored tomesode, or visiting kimono will create an elegant formal attire, and coordinating it with a tsukesage, iromuji, or Edo Komon will create a classy semi-formal look. It can be widely used in many scenes, such as weddings, tea ceremonies, graduation and entrance ceremonies, accompanying visits to shrines for the first visit of a newborn, and attending the Shichi-Go-San festival, as well as for fashionable dinner parties, theater visits, and concerts... A finish befitting a formal attire for adults... Furthermore, you rarely come across a bag obi in such a wonderful condition as 【unused】. Please wear this obi and captivate those present with your elegant obi style. ～Kamakura Fuwari～ 【Dimensions】 Length: 448 cm Width: 31 cm 【Material/Condition】 Silk A new and very beautiful item.