This is a pre-made, luxurious formal obi (belt) from Masuya Takao, one of Nishijin's leading prestigious brands, featuring Nenkin Tsuzure Nishiki. The Nenkin Tsuzure Nishiki with a scattered pattern of colored paper is a high-quality obi that is not overly ostentatious. It will enhance the elegance of a refined woman, suitable for black and colored tomesode (formal kimono), gorgeous yuzen kimonos, and even solid-colored kimonos. 【 Masuya Takao 】 Affiliated with the Nishijin Textile Industrial Association Nishijin Textile Industrial Association certification No. 277 Founded in 1960 (Showa 35) After restoring the textiles of the Tokugawa Art Museum, they researched and devised 'Nenkin Tsuzure Nishiki' and 'Iro Nenkin,' which uses colored threads for the core yarn. These are works that are the hallmark of Masuya Takao, highly regarded both domestically and internationally as textiles that combine the delicate beauty of Eastern gold threads with the splendor of Western metals. 【 Nenkin Tsuzure Nishiki 】 Woven using a special material made by wrapping gold leaf around silk floss. Because it has a patent, no other weaver can weave it, making it a unique weaving technique that only Masuya Takao can produce. Product Condition Used (beautiful condition) Material Pure silk (Pearl Tone processed) Dimensions Length: 448 cm Width: 31 cm Pattern: Woven Rokutsu pattern, horizontal stripes with scattered colored paper pattern. The reverse side also has a horizontal stripe finish of the same color, making it very useful. ＜Suitable Kimono＞ ◇Visiting Kimono ◇Black and Colored Tomesode ◇Solid Color Kimono ◇Tsuage (semi-formal kimono) ＜Recommended Occasions＞ ◇Various celebratory occasions ◇Dinner parties, etc. ◆Notes: As this is a stored item, there may be stains, blemishes, or minor scratches that could not be confirmed. Please understand before purchasing. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive, as there may be individual differences in the perception of color, stains, and odors. Please note that there may be slight errors in the dimensions due to the nature of the fabric. ◆Returns: Returns are only accepted if there is a significant difference from the product description.