A Ragwoven Obi: Partial Length and Beautiful Colors

This is a richly multi-colored and woven sakiori obi, or a traditional kimono sash that is woven using shredded cloth as its weft yarn. 

The obi was cut down from its original length so it is a slight bit shorter than most, probably by around 10" or 25 cm.

The warp yarns on this obi are black in color.  The weft yarns--thin, shredded rags--are fairly evenly spaced bars in shades of several colors, some mottled.

This hand woven sakiori obi is in used condition and is a very handsome example of a traditional, sakiori weaving.

This is an elegantly colored, beautifully woven folk textile.