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

A burst of brilliant chrysanthemums brings dramatic color to this airy yellow and silver summer obi fabric. Large spider mums are woven in saturated deep pinks with shimmering silver leaves, stems, and accents. The long, curling petals give the chrysanthemums a wonderfully energetic, almost firework-like appearance, while the chrysanthemum itself is traditionally associated with longevity, vitality, and autumn.

The open weave structure suggest this was designed specifically for warm-weather wear, and the original tags remain attached.

The reverse reveals the exposed floats and threads from the woven design rather than a finished reversible surface.

This bolt is laid out in the traditional nagoya obi format: 67" of plain fabric that would be the backside of the obi, followed by a 14" decorative section (bow), 29" plain fabric, another 7" decorative section, and finishing with another 75" of plain fabric.

The fabric is an open 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.