{"product_id":"fukuro-obi-1123009561317","title":"【Unsewn】Fukuro Obi Silk NEW Rank Deep Navy Whale Reversible Obi Length 450cm Rokutsu Casual Blue 1123009561417","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and Condition of Fukuro Obi | New Fukuro Obi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"color:#b22222; border:1px solid #b22222; padding:12px; margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n*This is an un-tailored item. If you would like it tailored, we can arrange it for you.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease purchase it together from the URL below.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yukiwa-kimonoshop.xyz\/products\/hukuro-obi-shitate\" style=\"color:#1a0dab; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\nClick here for the Fukuro Obi tailoring order page\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is an un-tailored fukuro obi recommended for casual occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking obi features a large whale depicted on a background of various shades of blue (dark navy blue) (refer to \"Teihon Wairo Jiten\" - Definitive Dictionary of Japanese Colors).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whale's eye appears at the center of the \"otaiko\" (bow) part, and its tail appears on the \"hara\" (belly) part, so at first glance, it might be difficult to tell what the pattern is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps this is what true sophistication is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful ground color, which expresses the depths of the ocean, utilizes the hikihaku technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikihaku is a technique for creating patterns by applying gold and silver foil onto Japanese paper that has been coated with lacquer and sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis requires advanced skill to cut the foil into strands as thin as hair and weave them into the fabric while pulling them tight, making it one of the most difficult weaving techniques in Nishijin-ori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whale's eyes and the shimmer on its body are adorned with raden (mother-of-pearl inlay).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaden is a decorative technique using the lustrous nacreous layer of seashells like iridescent top shells, symbolizing a glorious future and wishing for prosperity for descendants. Furthermore, because shells were once used as currency, they are also said to represent the protection of wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this obi, instead of simply attaching raden, the raden-applied Japanese paper is cut into fine strips and woven into the fabric like thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoordinate this obi with iromuji, komon, or tsumugi kimonos to enjoy a unique and stylish look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, this obi is reversible, so the reverse side can also be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse side has a simple and stylish feel with a turquoise blue and black checkerboard pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can enjoy a completely different atmosphere from the whale side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince this is an un-tailored item, the dimensions are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo stains or dirt are visible, making it perfectly wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall photograph provides the closest representation of the color, but it may vary slightly depending on your device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the material composition cannot be determined due to the lack of a quality label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize and Specifications Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e■Product Information\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e【Product ID】1123009561417\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e【Condition】NEW Rank\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e【Material】Pure Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e【Obi Length】Approx. 450 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e【Obi Width】Approx. 31 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e【Size】L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e【Pattern Placement】Rokutsu (pattern on six sections)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e【Tailoring】Un-tailored\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e【TPO】Theater, City Wear, Travel, Shopping, Dining\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e【Scene】Casual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e【Signature】None\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e【Certificate】None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yukiwa-kimonoshop.xyz\/collections\/komon\"\u003eFind Komon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yukiwa-kimonoshop.xyz\/collections\/tsumugi\"\u003eFind Tsumugi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yukiwa-kimonoshop.xyz\/collections\/obi-jime-obi-age\"\u003eFind Obi-jime and Obi-age\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Blogs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yukiwa-kimonoshop.xyz\/blogs\/kimono-tips\/buy-kimono-online-with-confidence\"\u003eHow to Buy Kimono Online with Confidence\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yukiwa-kimonoshop.xyz\/blogs\/kimono-tips\/kitsuke-kaname-hidari\"\u003eThe Golden Rules of Kimono Dressing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"遊絹和 ～Yukiwa～","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42347192909907,"sku":"1123-00956-1317-639","price":480000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9251\/7203\/files\/TPL__01_4e00816e-1dc6-46da-a6db-91392e8add14.jpg?v=1748795258","url":"https:\/\/yukiwa-kimonoshop.xyz\/en\/products\/fukuro-obi-1123009561317","provider":"遊絹和 ～Yukiwa～","version":"1.0","type":"link"}