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

Softly understated, this vintage nagoya obi bolt features a cream-toned, subtly speckled jacquard background that allows the woven camellia motif to emerge with quiet grace. The bloom appears in muted rose and leafy green tones. Elegant and restrained!

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: 64" of plain fabric that would be the backside of the obi, followed by a 15" decorative section (bow), 31" plain fabric, another 7" decorative section, and finishing with another 72" 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.