A Narrow Obi: Rustic Weave

early to mid twentieth century
84" x 4 1/2", 213.5 cm x 41.5 cm

This relatively short and narrow rustic obi is woven from a cotton warp and a thick cotton yarn weft. The color is unusual as are the kasuri design elements that are woven into the pattern in the white toned bands.

The obi has been used and it is of a delightfully unlikely pattern--a joy to look at and rendered in a palette of colors not often seen in combination.