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"Floral Blocks" Vintage Obi BOLT

"Floral Blocks" Vintage Obi BOLT

Retro Look

Regular price $75.00
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  • Ships from NY
  • One-of-a-kind
  • Sourced from Japan

This listing is for a full bolt of traditional Japanese fabric intended to be made into a fukuro or semi-formal obi sash.  See below for more detail on its construction, patterning and traditional use.

The woven, blocky design includes chunky-shaped florals framed in silver blocks. Retro colors on lovely cream silk.

This full bolt is 5 yards long with alternating solid and patterned sections: 46 inches of solid cream which would have been sewn as the backside, then 84 inches of the repeated pattern, then 47 inches of more solid cream that would be hidden as an underlayer when the obi was wrapped. At the very end is another 14 inches of pattern that would be part of the bow when tied.  

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…?

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Length: 5 yards
Width: 13.5"
Made In (Estimated): 1970s
Condition: Excellent Vintage
Fiber: Silk
Technique: Woven
Colors: Cream, Silver, Orange, Blue, Green
Motifs: Floral

SKU:0525obibolt15

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