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

A saturated, jewel-toned green sets a luxurious foundation for this vintage nagoya obi bolt, immediately drawing the eye with its bold color and refined sheen. The decorative sections feature woven interlocking diamond shapes framing elegant paulownia motifs, a design long associated with prosperity and prestige. The motifs are rendered in soft metallic tones that contrast beautifully with the green background.

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

Light mottling and subtle blemishes consistent with age appear in some of the plain sections, but the woven motifs remain crisp and visually striking.

This bolt is laid out in the traditional nagoya obi format: 70" of plain fabric that would be the backside of the obi, followed by a 10" decorative section (bow), 28" plain fabric, another 6" decorative section, and finishes 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.