Antique Nishijin Obi,Cranes and Peonies

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #32012
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This is a very high quality Kyoto Nishijin silk brocade obi, one of the best quality obi that we are currently offering. You may find the same type of designs in newer or even in old obis, but the quality of silk and the fine embroidery would not be the same. I have been always searching for the same obi after purchasing this obi in Japan. The seach is still continued. The originally white color is now aged to a beautiful creamy tan color, excellent condition. The total measurements are 12 ... Click for details

Antique Nishijin Obi with Golden Fans

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #30965
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This is an another heavy Nishijin obi with lots of metal thread. The white area is rich white satin and is whiter than the other obi from the same period. It was difficult to take pictures because of this white color. This is a really beautiful old obi with the design throughout on front and back. It is the kind of obi that no longer we see them produced. 12-1/4" wide x 154" long. Early to mid 1900.

Japanese Rare 19c Yuzen Cotton Kimono

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1900: item #30696

Circa mid 19c, late Edo - beginning of Meiji Era. A rare Yuzen cotton kimono of typical construction, for a young unmarried woman, with auspicious designs of pine, plum and bamboo, and mons, with a background of light violet, and dyeing in black and white. The style suggests an origin from the Kagoshima region of southern Kyushu, appropriate for a young women aged 12 or 13. Very good condition, fading, minimal staining, no holes or tears. 40" x 54", 100cm x 135 cm.

Antique Japanese Obi, Old Mirror in Nishijin Ori

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #27740
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An older Kyoto Nishijin obi. This one is included in my HARD TO FIND list. The designs are ancient mirrors. You would not able to even guess the cost if this obi were to be reproduced today. The discolored areas are not stains, these are the areas with gold thread (real gold) woven in. The measurements are 12-1/2" wide and 169" long with thick padding, enough to cover two formal dining tables.

Fine Silk Embroidered Brocade Maru Obi

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #27659

A fine brocade style heavy silk Maru obi, of typical construction (design continuous on both sides), the base orange with embroidery in blue, purple, green, red and gold. This a very fine quality obi, there are less often seen outside of the Japan because of the expense of the workmanship. Japan saw dramatic changes in textile production during the Meiji Era (1868-1912). Kyoto, the former capital and long the center of the textile industry, saw a revitalization with the introduction of new wea... Click for details

Nishijin Obi with Tsuzumi Hand Drums

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #22937

This is an older obi from Nishijin textile district of Kyoto and in perfect condition. The colors are very vivrant with the gold leaves woven in throughout in the background. Thick padding, probably from the early 1900s to 1940. We need to re-take photos to show the quality of this obi. Please ask for more photos if you are interested (we don't have have them yet, but we will take it).