A Sakiori Obi: Beautifully Colored Rag Woven Kimono Sash
early to mid twentieth century
115" x 6 1/4", 292 cm x 16 cm
This is a nicely colored and woven sakiori obi, or a traditional kimono sash that is made using shredded cloth as its weft yarn.
The cotton warp yarns on this obi are cream in color. The weft yarns--thin, shredded rags--are shades of mottled grey, yellow and a reddish tone. The white warp yarns soften the color of the weft fill and gives a nice, even color tone to obi.
This hand woven sakiori obi is in very good condition, with no visible holes or stains, and it is a very handsome example of a traditional, sakiori weaving.
A beautifully colored, beautifully woven folk textile.