Ref No: OBF0045M
Japanese obi fabric from a used obi which I have unpicked/deconstructed for recycling purposes.
The fabric is attached to the lining by two seams down the sides so you could remove the back and use for another project. Both ends will be cut so will have a raw edges.
Details:
Fabric: Silk. The cream side is silk and synthetic thread and has a stiffness to it which is probably the synthetic thread to give the middle section stability with the patterned sections.
Colour: Cream and white.
Condition: Very good for a used fabric.
Design: Plain.
Lining: White.
Obi type: Taken from the middle section of a fukuro obi.
Age: Not known.
Origin: Japan.
Approx Size:
Lengths: 50 cm
Width: 30.5 cm
Weight: 80 g(This is part of a 100 cm piece but I am selling half here and the other half in my Etsy shop. If you require the full length please contact me for price and availability).
Please read additional info section.
Any questions on this item please feel free to contact me.
Thank you!
Obi fabric - middle section - Lining - Upcycle - Cream/White - Used - 55x30.5cm
- Obi is the sash/belt worn around the waist of a kimono and can be 4 metre's long with widths around 30 cm. There are many different types of obi but I mainly sell Fukuro or Maru fabric unless stated otherwise.
- Fukuro Obi are generally made up of two pieces of fabric sewn together like a very long table runner with a plain or pattern section in the middle simular to the reverse fabric.
- Maru obi are usually one piece folded in half and sewn down one side so you get patterned fabric on both sides.
- Unlike kimono fabric which is lightweight, obi fabric is much more firm and has a luxurious look which would be ideal for home decor projects, like cushions and table runners, also handbags.
- With vintage or secondhand fabrics on some occasions you may find a small imperfection which is to be expected with these types of fabrics. If it was a significant imperfection I would mention it in the listing.
- Items are not washable, please consult professional dry cleaners for advice if required or do a test sample before washing.