Thank you for viewing. This is a shibori-dyed Nagoya obi. The bright green color will be a great accent to your outfit! It still has the basting stitches, but there is a stain on the tare (the part that hangs down in the back) of the otaiko (the folded part of the obi). Please understand this before purchasing. The coordination examples transition from a winter Christmas look to a spring-waiting look. This Nagoya obi can be enjoyed throughout the seasons.