Classic Style A Multi-colored Sakiori Obi: Rag Woven Kimono Sash Shop Now [qe9GtAC7]

mid twentieth century
116" x 5", 295 cm x 12.75 cm

Shown here is a sakiori obi, which is a traditional kimono sash that has been woven from a weft of shredded, recycled cloth.

The warp yarns are very fine and are black in color. This black warp adds a richness of color to the obi. 

The weft rag yarns are in a good variety of colors, some mottled, some clear. The weft yarns are fed in narrow bands which gives a lovely variegated quality to the kimono sash. 

A beautifully toned sakiori obi in good, used condition appropriate with its age. 

An especially good sakiori obi.