This listing is for a full bolt of traditional Japanese fabric intended to be made into a nagoya obi. See below for more about nagoya obi.

A warm, deep orange background glows behind sweeping bands of grasses cthat curve gracefully across the surface.  Each is dotted with delicate florals and softly rendered butterflies. Subtle snow imagery, including the scalloped edges of each arc adds a seasonal contrast, evoking the quiet beauty of late autumn moving into winter. Balanced with ornamental detail!

Also note the exposed threads of the weave are on the backside of the decorative areas.

This bolt is laid out in the traditional nagoya obi format: 65" of plain fabric that would be the backside of the obi, followed by a 11" decorative section (bow), 28" of plain fabric, another 8" decorative section, and finally another 60" of plain fabric.

The fabric is a thick weave that is both pliable and sturdy – perfect for being tied into an elaborate bow at the back of a kimono, and just a perfect as table or wall décor. Plenty of fabric to convert into home décor (pillows!) or an elegant jacket or coat…?

A nagoya obi is a semi-formal obi with a partially sewn structure, featuring a wide decorative element at the bow end and a smaller one on the narrower belt section. This bolt has not yet been sewn into the nagoya style but the patterning is set to do so.