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

A quietly compelling study in texture and tone, this vintage nagoya obi bolt features an abstract arrangement of elongated, painterly bands woven onto a swirled jacquard background. Muted greens, earthy browns, silvery grays, and shimmering accents drift across the surface, creating a modern, almost architectural feel. 

This bolt is laid out in the traditional nagoya obi format: 42" of plain fabric that would be the backside of the obi, followed by an 87" jacquard section, then 50" plain fabric, and another 10" jacquard section. The abstract pattern is in two sections: 12" and 8", both on the jacquard background.

The fabric is a firm weave that is both pliable and sturdy – perfect for being tied into a bow at the back of a kimono, and just as 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.