Thank you very much for viewing. If you are considering a purchase, please read the profile first. This is an antique maru obi (round obi) that has passed through a long period of time. The colors are vivid, with almost no fading, and it is in beautiful condition. The magnificent auspicious cranes and flowers that spread across the entire obi shine with an elegant yet powerful brilliance in the sunlight (taken during the day). The intricate and carefully applied patterns are on a smooth, silky surface, yet the delicate embroidery gives a three-dimensional feel. The cranes and flowers born from each stitch are vividly and dynamically rendered, like a single painting. We hope you will take this antique maru obi, which embodies overwhelming beauty, in your hands and take a look. A maru obi is made by folding a wide obi fabric in half, so the pattern is the same on both sides. The condition shows no major noticeable stains, blemishes, large scratches, tears, or fraying. However, there is some thread fraying and fluffing, and there are fine fold wrinkles and strong wrinkles throughout the fabric due to long-term storage, as well as some looseness in the fabric. We will deliver it as it is. Please understand this as the taste of time. It is difficult to convey the historical background of the item, and it may not be accurate, but based on the fabric and colors, it is probably an antique item from over a hundred years ago. (I was told it was an antique maru obi when I purchased it before. However, the accuracy of that information is unknown. Please consider this for reference only.) We recommend this as a beautiful item for those who collect antique kimonos and those who wear antiques. Size Obi #1 Width: 32cm Length: Approximately 385cm Please allow for some margin of error. The photos were taken under LED lights for the listing. The photos reflect the gold and silver threads, making it difficult to accurately convey the actual colors. The colors in the photos may differ slightly from the actual item. Please note that we strictly refuse cancellations or refunds due to reasons such as a different color or image than expected. The description is for Obi #1, and the other one is considered a bonus. We are also listing a final antique black formal kimono and other Japanese clothing items separately. * Please refrain from price negotiations. Thank you very much.