Nambu Ancient Type Dyeing Obi Fabric

This is a Southern ancient-style dyed obi fabric from Morioka. It is dyed with a Japanese asanoha (hemp leaf) pattern.

It is the width and length suitable for creating a Nagoya obi.

I purchased two rolls, one navy and one red. The navy one was used for table runners, vase mats, and napkins, and also as fabric scraps to give away.

The red one was simply stored in a Japanese chest.

The part for the otaiko (drum-shaped knot) has been folded about 9-10cm (photos ④⑤), and there is some slight discoloration. It seems to be less noticeable when the otaiko is made as shown in photo ⑥.

While it would be best to simply tailor it and use it as a yukata obi...

Given the considerable length, it would also be wonderful to create handmade items using this traditional material, such as table runners, tote bags, or pouches, with some creativity.

The marked area in photo 12 is where the otaiko part was overlapped and fastened to the body part with a staple. It had rusted, so I removed it and secured it with basting stitches.

The width is 30cm, and the length is 476cm, including the 117cm of plain red fabric.

I am not confident in packing it in a cylindrical shape as shown on the screen, so I will carefully fold it for shipping.

Thank you for your understanding.