Regarding the Discount Period: Items will be sent with simple packaging and folded compactly. Also, please understand that the inspection will be quick. ○ Kyoto Nishijin Karaori Fukuro Obi (Formal Belt) by Hirokumi Yamaguchi, Shosoin Cherry Blossom Pattern Fukuro Obi (Formal Belt) Purchased for approximately 400,000 yen Used once Length: Approximately 445 cm Belt Width: Approximately 31 cm This is a finished silk Fukuro Obi (formal belt) from Kyoto Nishijin, dyed and woven by Mr. Hirokumi Yamaguchi, famous for Karaori. It has a Taiko pattern, but the inner pattern features a cherry blossom design woven throughout the six-panel section. The base is generally white with cherry blossoms, but some areas have pale pink cherry blossoms woven in, creating a very lovely design. Mr. Yamaguchi's obi belts are light and very comfortable to wear, even for long periods. There is a slight age-related discoloration (焼け, yake?) in an area that is not visible when worn. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for the same condition as a store-bought item. * Previously, a similar obi belt was traded for 115,000 yen even as a used item. (See image 8) ⚠️ Only the Fukuro Obi (formal belt) up to image 7 will be sent. ◯ Kimono (Japanese Robe) Only the silk kimono is for sale. A beautiful, translucent, pale purple, lined Homongi (visiting kimono). The color is slightly brighter and paler than in the images. The elegant, not-too-large patterns are colorfully drawn throughout, and the gold thread embroidery on the front is moderately luxurious. The fabric has a subtle sheen with small, 1mm-sized, glossy patterns scattered randomly at intervals of about 1cm. It has a ground pattern, but it's not very prominent, giving it a plain appearance. It looks large in the close-up photos, but the ground pattern is fine and understated. For reference, similar fabrics are used by Kyoto's hand-painted Yuzen artists like Chiso. ◯ Lined (Awase) ◯ Slightly thicker fabric in the back of the collar ◯ Two small, faint spots on the back of the collar (image 12) ◯ One faint spot on the back, hidden by the obi (image 16) ◯ Two faint spots on the lining near the right collar (image 13) ◯ Size Body Length: 168 cm Sleeve to Sleeve Length: 67 cm Sleeve Length: 49 cm Front Width: 24.5 cm Back Width: 29.5 cm Please note that there may be slight variations due to amateur measurements. No tatou paper (protective paper) Of the three faint spots, the visible ones are on the back of the collar, but they are very faint and small, two spots symmetrically placed from the center line, almost unnoticeable. The others are on the lining and in a position hidden under the obi, and the rest is in good condition. Due to the risk of substitution, returns and refunds are not accepted. Please ask any questions you may have.