◆ 100% Silk ◆ Certificate: Hakata-ori "Gold" mark ◆ Length: Approximately 3m 58cm Introducing a summer Nagoya obi (all-over pattern) made by the authentic Hakata-ori "Inoue Kinori". Hakata-ori is well-known in Japan, along with Nishijin and Kiryu, and its origins date back to the Kamakura period. It is said to have begun when merchants from Hakata went to Song (present-day China) and brought back weaving techniques. It is characterized by a large number of warp threads, thick weft threads that are strongly beaten in, and patterns woven with the warp threads. Hakata-ori is highly regarded for its comfortable feel when tied, and it is an item that can be treasured for a long time. The slightly firm, sheer weave obi fabric is black. The Kenjo pattern is woven in white. This is a masterpiece of a summer obi, woven with a cool texture and traditional Japanese patterns, using the highest level of skill. The Kenjo pattern is characterized by the Dokko, Ryojimochi, Nakajimochi (two types of stripes), and Hana-zara motifs. The name comes from the fact that it was presented to the Tokugawa Shogunate by Nagamasa Kuroda of the Fukuoka domain in the 5th year of Keicho (1600), and it is a traditional pattern of Hakata-ori.