New, genuine silk Hakata-ori men's obi (sash) from Hakata. Quality: 100% silk. This obi is a slightly wider 9.5 cm. The origin of Hakata-ori dates back about 760 years ago, when Manda Yazaemon of Hakata went to the Yuan Dynasty and acquired techniques such as Kan-ori and Go-ori, and brought them back to Japan. About 360 years after Manda Yazaemon, Takekawa Iemon began weaving obi fabric and named it Hakata-ori. Easy to tie, yet difficult to loosen once tied, and with a dense weave that gives a moderate firmness... This ease of handling is the greatest appeal of Hakata-ori. This is a piece that allows you to enjoy Hakata-ori. How about taking this opportunity?