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Originally, the word kimono simply meant a Japanese article of clothing. Today if refers specifically to the traditional garments that originated during the Heian period (794-1192).

The obi or sash, in contrast, did not come into style until the Edo period. Designers, weavers and dyers all contribute to the artistry of these dramatic items of clothing. Today they are prized not only for wear but for display.

There are many different styles of kimono and obi. These include the Japanese uchikake, furisode, yucata kimono, and the maru, fukuro and Nagoya obi. Because of their masterful crafting, Japanese textiles of all kinds are in great demand, e.g., noren (curtain), tsutsugaki (futon cover) and nobori (banner).

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Japanese Silk Obi, Fukuro Style
Japanese Silk Obi, Fukuro Style - JJXJ85
Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $295.00

Elegant Japanese fukuro style obi, mid-20th century. Pure silk, patterned on one side, partially solid on the reverse. Beautiful red and gold fan motif on rich black background. Striking detail and skillful craftmanship. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions: approximately 4 yards long, 13" wide.
Japanese Fukuro Style Silk Obi
Japanese Fukuro Style Silk Obi - JJXJ86
Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $295.00

Gorgeous Japanese fukuro style obi, mid-20th century. Pure silk, patterned on one side, partially solid on the reverse. Beautiful gold and silver stylized crane motif against rich, mandarin background. Striking detail and skillful craftmanship. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions: approximately 4 yards long, 13" wide.
Japanese Black Silk Uchikake Wedding Kimono
Japanese Black Silk Uchikake Wedding Kimono - JJ99301
Our Price: $995.00
Sale Price: $895.00

Breathtaking Japanese black silk wedding kimono or uchikake, mid-20th century. Dramatic motif features golden royal carriage, lavish chrysanthemums, stylized water and fan.  Rare black background.   Very finely and meticulously detailed embroidery. Slight train with heavy padded hem. These were and still are traditionally worn over the kimono and obi of a bride. A dynamic piece of art for wear or display. Very good condition. Dimensions:  72” long, 52” wide (sleeve-to-sleeve).
Japanese Uchikake, Silk Wedding Kimono with Fans
Japanese Uchikake, Silk Wedding Kimono with Fans - JJ99303
Our Price: $795.00
Sale Price: $695.00

Outstanding Japanese silk wedding kimono or uchikake, mid-20th century. Dramatic motif features dazzling gold fans against mandarin background. Wonderfully detailed and finely rendered.  Slight train with heavy padded hem. These were and still are traditionally worn over the kimono and obi of a bride. A dynamic piece of art for wear or display. Very good condition. Dimensions:  72” long, 52” wide (sleeve-to-sleeve).
Japanese Haori Kimono, Maple Leaves
Japanese Haori Kimono, Maple Leaves - JJ91181
Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $295.00

Elegant Japanese vintage silk haori kimono, early 20th-century. Exquisite composition, with clusters of maple leaves against rich black ground.  Lovely design using traditional technique.  A fabulous and fashionable piece of art for display or wear, coordinated with casual jeans or more formal attire. Very good condition. Dimensions: 32” long, 51.5” sleeve tip-to-tip.
Japanese Silk Fukuro Obi, Mountain Village
Japanese Silk Fukuro Obi, Mountain Village - JJ910263
Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $295.00

Gorgeous Japanese fukuro style obi with mountain village and landscape, mid-20th century. Pure silk, patterned on one side, partially solid on the reverse. Breathtaking brocade design. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions:  approximately 4 yards long, 12 inches wide.
Japanese Black Silk Fukuro Obi, Landscape
Japanese Black Silk Fukuro Obi, Landscape - JJ910261
Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $195.00

Rare Japanese black fukuro style obi with landscape motif, mid-20th century. Pure silk, patterned on both sides, partially solid on the reverse. Splendid, highly detailed design. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions:  approximately 4 yards long, 12 inches wide.
Japanese Black Silk Fukuro Obi
Japanese Black Silk Fukuro Obi - JJ910262
Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $195.00

Unique Japanese black fukuro style obi with patterned motif, mid-20th century. Pure silk, patterned on one side, partially solid on the reverse. Splendid, brocade design. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions:  approximately 4 yards long, 12 inches wide.
Japanese New Year’s Paddle, Princess Hagoita
Japanese New Year’s Paddle, Princess Hagoita - JN99261
Our Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $716.00

Remarkable Japanese hagoita New Year’s paddle, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Enchanting rendering of the princess in the Kabuki play Musume Dojo-Ji.  Handpainted kimono, exceptional detail and animation.  These paddles are traditionally given as New Year’s gifts to young girls.  Handpainted cherry blossoms on reverse.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  32” high, 13” wide.
Japanese Obi or Towel Stand, Tenugui Kake
Japanese Tenugui Kake, Obi or Towel Stand - JJ992714B
Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $295.00

Lovely bamboo tenugui kake obi or towel stand, early 20th century.  Charming, richly patinated bamboo segments fitted in rectangular form.  Hinged shelf originally designed to support rolled obi.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  24.5”x 15”.
Japanese Obi or Towel Stand, Tenugui Kake
Japanese Obi or Towel Stand, Tenugui Kake - JJ992714A
Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $295.00

Wonderful bamboo tenugui kake obi or towel stand, early 20th century.  Charming, richly patinated bamboo segments fitted in rectangular form.  Hinged shelf originally designed to support rolled obi.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  30” x 15”.
Japanese Silk Obi, Nagoya Style
Japanese Silk Obi, Nagoya Style - JJ97511
Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $195.00

Gorgeous Japanese nagoya style obi, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Pure silk, fully patterned on both sides, luxuriously heavyweight. Highly detailed motif features stylized pine and bamboo motif on cream ground. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor.  Dimensions:
Japanese Ninja Jacket or Haori, c. 1604
Japanese Ninja Jacket or Haori, c. 1600 - JC9MY820
Our Price: $3,495.00
Sale Price: $3,145.50

Extremely rare Japanese ninja jacket or haori, Edo period, c. 1600.  Cotton indigo with simple stitching and black mon or crest on back.  A fabulous piece of ancient textile, almost impossible to find!  Remarkable condition for its venerable age and use with mild wear and fading.  Dimensions:  33” long, 45” sleeve tip-to-tip.
Japanese Tsutsugaki Edo Indigo Futon Cover
Japanese Tsutsugaki Textile, Edo Indigo Futon Cover - JW9M1913
Our Price: $4,995.00
Sale Price: $4,495.50

Wonderful Japanese futon cover, futongawa or futonji folk textile, featuring the tsutsugaki technique, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868.  Remarkable old item with crane motif on rich indigo cotton ground.  A splendid item of Mingei, never used, and painstakingly crafted with great detail and care.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  59” x 67”.
Japanese Maru Style Obi, Silk
Japanese Maru Style Obi, Silk - JJ9F2312
Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $395.00

Gorgeous Japanese maru style obi, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Pure silk, fully patterned on both sides, luxuriously heavyweight. Highly detailed motif features elegant crane motif on cream ground. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor.  Dimensions:  approximately 4 yards long, 12 inches wide.
Japanese Maru Style Obi, Silk
Japanese Maru Style Obi, Silk - JJ9F2359
Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $395.00

Splendid, antique Japanese maru style obi, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Pure silk, fully patterned on both sides, luxuriously heavyweight. Highly detailed motif features beautiful crane and chrysanthemum motif. Rich, olive green background. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor.  Dimensions:  approximately 4 yards long, 12 inches wide.
Japanese Obi, Silk Fukuro Style - Samurai
Japanese Obi, Silk Fukuro Style with Samurai Motif - JJ9F238
Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $295.00

Rare Japanese fukuro style obi with samurai motif, mid-20th century. Pure silk, patterned on one side, partially solid on the reverse. Splendid, highly detailed design. Warm peach and shimmering gold brocade. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions:  approximately 4 yards long, 12 inches wide.
Japanese Maru Style Obi, Silk
Japanese Maru Style Obi, Silk - JJ9J186
Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00

Fabulous Japanese maru style obi, early 20th century. Pure silk, fully patterned on both sides, luxuriously heavyweight. Highly detailed motif includes abundantly patterned and highly detailed crane motif with chrysanthemum and plum blossoms. Lovely cream background with lush multicolor accents. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions: approximately 4 yards long, 12" wide.
Japanese Fukuro Obi, Floral Motif
Japanese Fukuro Obi, Floral Motif - JJ9J187
Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00

Luxurious Japanese fukuro style obi, early 20th century. Pure silk, patterned on one side, partially solid on the reverse. Splendid floral motif in deep orange and rich gold with black ground along edge. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions: approximately 4 yards long, 12" wide.
Japanese Fukuro Obi, Chrysanthemums
Japanese Fukuro Obi, Chrysanthemums - JJ8D116
Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00

Dazzling Japanese fukuro style obi, mid-20th century. Pure silk, patterned on one side, partially solid on the reverse.  Sumptuous design of multicolor chrysanthemums on dramatic gold background. Vivid peach, green, teal and blue accents. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions: approximately 4 yards long, 12" wide. Very good condition.
Japanese Fukuro Obi, Egrets
Japanese Fukuro Obi, Egrets and Sea Grasses - JJ8D117
Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00

Stunning Japanese fukuro style obi, mid-20th century. Pure silk, patterned on one side, partially solid on the reverse. Subtle, delicate design of egrets, reeds and flowers on dramatic peach and gold background. Vivid multicolor accents. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions: approximately 4 yards long, 12" wide. Very good condition.
Japanese Obi, Silk Maru Hanhaba Style
Japanese Obi, Silk Maru Hanhaba Style - JJ8D118
Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00

Exquisite antique Japanese maru style hanhaba obi, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Pure silk, fully patterned on both sides, luxuriously heavyweight.  The hanhaba obi has half the width of other obis. Gorgeous fan motif with chrysanthemums and phoenix.  Rich olive ground with color accents.  Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions:  approximately 4 yards long, 6.5" wide.  Very good condition with minor distress due to age and use.
Japanese Silk Obi, Crane & Drum
Japanese Silk Obi, Crane and Drum Design - JJ8864
Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00

Splendid Japanese maru style obi, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Pure silk, fully patterned on both sides, luxuriously heavyweight. Highly detailed design includes abundantly patterned and highly detailed crane, drum and chrysanthemum motif. Lovely cream background with dazzling multicolor accents. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions: approximately 4 yards long, 13" wide. Very good condition.

To learn more about the history of Japanese obi, click here.

Japanese Maru Obi, Silk - Flower Cart
Japanese Maru Obi, Silk with Flower Cart Design - JJ8865
Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00

Dazzling Japanese maru style obi, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Pure silk, fully patterned on both sides, luxuriously heavyweight. Highly detailed motif includes abundantly patterned and highly detailed flower cart motif with chrysanthemum and plum blossoms. Lovely cream background with lush multicolor accents. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions: approximately 4 yards long, 13" wide. Very good condition.

To learn more about the history of Japanese obi, click here.

Japanese Silk Obi, Fukuro Style
Japanese Silk Obi, Fukuro Style - JJ8J3001
Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00

Lush Japanese fukuro style obi, mid-20th century. Pure silk, patterned on one side, partially solid on the reverse. Beautiful gold and vividly colored royal cart motif on rich black background. Striking detail and skillful craftmanship. Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions: approximately 4 yards long, 13" wide.

To learn more about the history of Japanese obi, click here.

Japanese Silk Kimono, Yuzen Wedding Furisode
Japanese Silk Kimono, Yuzen Wedding Furisode - JJ8J3002
Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $396.00

Stunning Japanese wedding kimono or furisode, mid-20th century. Brilliant royal blue silk ground with glorious, highly detailed floral motif. Handpainted Yuzen pattern rendered with extraordinary workmanship. Accents include gold couching. The furisode is traditionally worn at weddings and other formal occasions by the unmarried women guests. A dynamic piece of art for wear or display. Very good condition. Dimensions:  68” long, 55” sleeve tip-to-tip.
Japanese Kimono, Chirimen Silk Furisode
Japanese Kimono, Chirimen Silk Furisode - JJ8J3003
Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $476.00

Extraordinary Japanese wedding kimono or furisode, mid-20th century. Dazzling multicolor chirimen silk ground with glorious, highly detailed floral motif. Handpainted Yuzen pattern rendered with extraordinary workmanship. The furisode is traditionally worn at weddings and other formal occasions by the unmarried women guests. A dynamic piece of art for wear or display. Very good condition. Dimensions:  65” long, 53” wide sleeve tip-to-tip.
Japanese Kimono, Silk Furisode with Wisteria
Japanese Kimono, Silk Furisode with Wisteria - JJ8J2524
Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $396.00

Eye-catching Japanese silk wedding kimono or furisode, mid-20th century. Dramatic, deep tangerine ground with stunning wisteria floral motif. Highly detailed Yuzen pattern rendered with extraordinary workmanship.  The furisode is traditionally worn at weddings and other formal occasions by the unmarried women guests. A dynamic piece of art for wear or display.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  52" wide sleeve tip-to-tip, 66" long.
Japanese Haori Kimono, Shibori Technique
Japanese Haori Kimono, Shibori Technique - JJ8J2529
Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00

Stunning Japanese vintage silk shibori haori kimono, early 20th-century. Striking composition, with floral cartouches in fuschia against white ground.  Beautiful design using traditional technique.  A fabulous and fashionable piece of art for display or wear, coordinated with casual jeans or more formal attire. Very good condition. Dimensions:  50” wide (sleeve-to-sleeve), 34.5” long.
Japanese Obi, Silk Maru Style
Japanese Obi, Silk Maru Style - JJ8J2530
Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00

Elegant  antique Japanese maru style obi, early Taisho period, c. 1912.  Pure silk, fully patterned on both sides, luxuriously heavyweight.  Splendid, phoenix, pine and plum blossom motif. Varied, lush colors.  Traditionally wrapped around waist and tied, but also makes a fabulous table runner, window dressing, or wall décor. Dimensions:  approximately 4 yards long, 12.5" wide.  Very good condition.

To learn more about the history of Japanese obi, click here.

   
 
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