Japanese Silk Fabric Marukuge Obijime Obi Sash Kimono Accessory Vtg Black OJ230 Calligraphy inkstone Tiny crack in lacquer inside

Tiny crack in lacquer inside bowl

This figurine is from Hamamatsu

20 cm long x 13 cm wide

The paper is secured onto the bamboo frame with a beige string

Packed Weight: 659 grams

Japanese Silk Fabric Marukuge Obijime Obi Sash Kimono Accessory Vtg Black OJ230 Calligraphy inkstone Tiny crack in lacquer insideVtg Japanese Obijime Kimono Belt Accessory This is a Japanese vintage obijime. This particular style is called marukuge and is made of silk cloth with plush stuffing and short end tassels. It is an alternative to standard braided obijime. A solid black, this cord is flexible and easy to tie. An obijime is a braided cord that wraps around the outside of the obi sash to keep it in shape. Because there are limitless colors, materials, and styles, they