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 vivid sweep of crimson silk sets the stage for this vintage nagoya obi bolt, where metallic gold and silver florals unfold like blossoms caught mid-motion. Graceful arcing bands frame stylized flowers, possibly roses, rendered in a luminous woven technique that plays beautifully with light and texture. 

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: 67" of plain fabric that would be the backside of the obi, followed by a 13" decorative section (bow), 22" plain fabric, another 5" 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.