This is a very beautiful fukuro obi with a black background and gold and silver threads that shimmer. I believe it is old, but it doesn't seem to be damaged much. The elegant floral patterns within the tortoise shell design and the subdued paulownia patterns are sophisticated. I am offering it as a set with a black and red striped obijime. It would be lovely as a table center piece, displayed on a chest of drawers, or as a souvenir for someone from overseas. Thank you very much. m(__)m #black#fukuroobi#tortoiseshell#antique