Japanese Vintage Silk Nagoya Obi Red Gold Peony Botan Kimono Sash

Description

View Japanese Vintage Silk Nagoya Obi Red Gold Peony Botan Kimono Sash with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Motif: Peony / Botan. What makes this obi particularly distinctive is the exceptional scale and simplicity of its composition. The result is bold, elegant and remarkably graphic. Main Color: Vermilion Red. Vintage Japanese Silk Nagoya Obi – Gold Peony Design A striking vintage Japanese silk Nagoya Obi featuring oversized golden peony motifs against a vivid vermilion-red ground. The large floral motifs are woven extensively in shimmering gold, creating a dramatic contrast with the brilliant red silk background. Subtle woven patterns in the red ground add depth to the composition without distracting from the powerful floral design. Known in Japan as Botan (牡丹) , the peony has long been admired in Japanese decorative arts for its magnificent, luxurious appearance. What makes this obi particularly distinctive is the exceptional scale and simplicity of its composition. Rather than using many different colors, the design relies almost entirely on the contrast between vivid vermilion red and metallic gold. The result is bold, elegant and remarkably graphic. Viewed from a distance, the oversized gold flowers create an immediate visual impact, while closer viewing reveals the detailed woven structure within each blossom. Material: Silk Type: Nagoya Obi Main Color: Vermilion Red Accent Color: Gold Motif: Peony / Botan Origin: Japan Condition: Very good vintage condition. No significant stains, damage or other major flaws were observed. The vivid red ground and large metallic gold floral motifs remain in beautiful condition. As this is an authentic vintage textile, minor signs of age or previous use may be present. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. Its bold composition also makes this an attractive piece for collectors of Japanese textiles, interior display or textile art. Selected in Kyoto, Japan for EYE OF KYOTO. Measurements: Length: approx. 333 cm (131.1 in) Width: approx. 30.5 cm (12.0 in) Measurements are taken flat and may vary slightly. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Kimonos.

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Material

Silk

Culture

Japanese

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