Brand New and Ready to Wear! Made by Nishijin's Renowned "Fujiwara" High-Quality (Six-Panel) Fukuro Obi with Karabori and Pull-Foil, Featuring a Tachiwaku (Rising Vapor) and Floral Pattern Condition: Brand New, Ready to Wear Material: Silk Certification: Nishijin Textile Industrial Association Certification No. 107, Made by "Fujiwara" Finished Length: Approximately 4.38 meters Color: Gray Karabori (Chinese Weave) originated in the late 16th century with the introduction of Ming Dynasty weft brocade techniques, and has been woven in Kyoto's Nishijin ever since. It is a luxurious and brilliant woven fabric that uses a variety of colored threads on a twill weave base to create patterns that resemble embroidery. In the past, it was used for the attire of limited individuals such as the Shogun and for Noh costumes, and even today, the upper garments of female roles in Noh are magnificent Karabori. The firm obi fabric is gray, and the fabric is decorated with pull-foil, giving it an elegant impression. The Tachiwaku and floral patterns are intricately woven in Karabori using colors such as gray, red, grayish-purple, cream, grayish-green, and willow green. Gold and silver threads are woven in places. The patterns woven to appear to float from the obi fabric have a sense of weight and are gorgeous. The Tachiwaku pattern is represented by wavy lines that face each other and repeat in a contrasting manner. It is a plain and simple design as a Japanese court pattern, and its beauty lies in its simplicity. Kamon (Floral Pattern) is a design that abstracts flowers into a round shape. It has been used as a pattern for kimonos and other items since ancient times, and is very popular as a heavy pattern even today. Suitable for use with furisode (long-sleeved kimono), homongi (visiting kimono), tsukesage (semi-formal kimono), and iromuji (single-colored kimono). Please note that this item may be removed without notice due to being listed on other sites. Color: Gray Pattern/Design: Floral Kimono Type: Ready-to-Wear Kimono