Taisho Era Antique Maru Obi (Round Obi) - Fan, Crane, Chrysanthemum Pattern Due to its weight and the associated shipping costs, please understand that the price is firm and no further discounts are available. Taisho Era Antique Maru Obi Cream-colored background with a pattern of fans, cranes, and chrysanthemums. The pattern is the same on both sides. Size: Obi width 32 cm Length 405 cm A Maru Obi is a type of women's obi used in Japan. It is made by folding a piece of fabric over 1 shaku 8 sun 5 bu wide and over 1 jo 1 shaku 5 sun long in half, sewing the edges, and inserting a canvas obi core to create an obi half the width. The pattern is the same on both the front and back. In the mid-Edo period, the Maru Obi was devised to accommodate the larger hairstyles, and the obi width and obi ties for formal wear became larger. Fabrics such as Nishiki-ori (brocade), Kinran (gold brocade), and Don-su (satin) were used for the obi. (Wikipedia) When worn with a Furisode (long-sleeved kimono), the gorgeousness is comparable to modern Fukuro Obi (formal obi), and it has a unique charm. It can also be used as a tapestry or table runner. It is also a wonderful gift for people from overseas. As it is an old item, there may be some stains and scratches, so please understand.