For kimono enthusiasts, this is instantly recognizable as a Katsuyama obi! It's a fukuro obi with elegant gold leaf and weaving. If you're just getting into kimonos, this one is highly recommended as it can be used in many ways. It's almost kimono season. From my aunt? Or my mother? It's a hand-me-down. ★ It has been beautifully maintained, with the core replaced with a light and thin one. 31cm x approx. 438cm It's not quite like a brand-new, custom-made piece, but it has come back looking very beautiful. I love Katsuyama obis and have enjoyed admiring this one, but I'd like to pass it on to someone who loves kimonos and will use it. The base color is black with no pattern, and the front of the obi is very simple! Since the front of the kimono is plain black, it doesn't overpower the kimono, but rather enhances it! The back features a bold otaiko pattern. It will match any color or pattern of kimono, and you won't have to worry about choosing the right one. Also, because it is originally a high-class design, even if you wear it with a casual kimono, it will elevate the kimono's status and be recognized as a high-quality obi at a glance! A light, soft, and fluffy fukuro obi. This one can also be called versatile!