This is a gorgeous obi with a classic pattern. I prepared it for my granddaughter's coming-of-age ceremony, but she preferred Western-style clothing and turned it down. It's a gorgeous, all-over patterned obi that you won't find at current kimono shops or rental stores. If I were 50 years younger, I would definitely wear this to the theater or parties! How about it for someone who wants to stand out from the crowd?