A Sakiori Obi of Rich Color: Rag Woven Kimono Sash

$95.00 USD

mid twentieth century
124" x 5 1/4", 315 cm x 13.5 cm

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

The warp yarns on this obi are several colors with black being predominate.  The weft yarns--thin, shredded rags--are shades of richly colored, mottled tones set in blocks along the length of the obi.  The black warp yarns mute the color of the weft fill and gives a deep 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 wonderfully colored, beautifully woven folk textile.

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