Minsa I'm not sure what it is, but judging from the width and length, it might be an old men's obi (sash). My mother owned it, and I think she probably intended to use it for interior decoration. Width: 8.7 cm Length: 228 cm It's thin and light. I think it would be lovely as a coaster, table runner, or displayed on the wall as a hanging flower vase. Thank you.