Kiri Flowers in Royal Hexagon
Obi for design
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11.75”W
Single Sided, Black Reverse
Silk
Quite old
FUKURO
Woven
PATTERN: Flowers from the Kiri Tree (Paulowana) are woven in metallic gold.
Gold, white and red three-jointed hexagons (Bishamon-Kikko) form the structure.
OF NOTE: The hexagon pattern was favored by royals and is tortouise-shaped.
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UMANO
Japanese obi styles & designs