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.

Warm and luminous, this vintage nagoya obi bolt glows in rich shades of orange layered with softly shimmering woven panels of florals and flowing grasses. Clusters of blossoms in cream and rust tones rise from slender green stems, set against a gently textured background that suggests mist, light, and movement. Thoughtfully arranged!

Also note the exposed threads of the weave are on the backside of the floral 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 17" decorative section (bow), 23" plain fabric, another 9" decorative section, and finishing with another 75" 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.