This is a genuine silk, Hakat-ori (Hakata weave) eight-sun Nagoya obi. Quality: 100% silk This item is a stored item. Please understand this before purchasing. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details. "The origin of Hakata-ori dates back approximately 760 years ago, when Manda Yazaemon of Hakata went to the Yuan Dynasty and acquired techniques such as Kan-ori and Go-ori, and brought them back to Japan. Approximately 360 years after Manda Yazaemon, Takekawa Iemon began weaving obi fabric for the first time, and it is said that he named it Hakata-ori." Hakata-ori obi are known for being easy to tie and, once tied, difficult to loosen. This ease of use is the charm of Hakata-ori. I believe this is an item that will enhance your outfit with elegance. This item will be delivered after being sewn with Matsuba tailoring (machine stitching). It will take approximately 24 days.