This listing is for a han - half-width - obi made for casual wear from the kimono collection of Toshiko Toland.  See below for more on the life of this accomplished woman.  

This is also a sakiori obi - also a "rag weave" - made from discarded, shredded kimono and were commonly made for wear in the countryside and in austere times before, after and during the wars when clothing and fabrics were in short supply. See video below for more info.

This obi features wide bands of solid and mixed colors in red, black and gray but with flecks of yellow, pink and others. These make interesting table runners or decor pieces where the many different fabrics and the rustic weaving can be appreciated.

Toshiko Toland was a journalist, editor, translator and wife of John Toland, author of "The Rising Sun", the Pulitzer Prize General Non-Fiction winner in 1971. She was instrumental in the writing of this book, but it was only one of her many accomplishments.  She passed away in December 2024 and her family consigned her kimono and obi collection to us in the hopes that the pieces will find new homes and be lovingly worn or displayed. Click here to learn more about Toshiko-san.

See the videos below to learn about the different styles of obi as well as ways to use them in your decor. If you're interested in purchasing an obi to display, consider our 30" display rods.