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Japanese Silk Bolster Pillow, Gold Brocade, 1920s Obi
Japanese Silk Bolster Pillow, Gold Brocade, 1920s Obi

Japanese Silk Bolster Pillow, Gold Brocade, 1920s Obi

Located in New York, NY

The Obi fabric used for this pillow, is gold brocade raw silk, soft and thick, with square raised pattern and floral motifs.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Early 20th Century Japanese Silk Obi Accent Pillow
Early 20th Century Japanese Silk Obi Accent Pillow

Early 20th Century Japanese Silk Obi Accent Pillow

Located in New York, NY

The Obi fabric used for the front of this pillow dates to the 1920s and it's been preserved in pristine condition.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

19th Century obi textile art " Pine forest ~ Longivety ~ " by ikasu Green Japan
19th Century obi textile art " Pine forest ~ Longivety ~ " by ikasu Green Japan

19th Century obi textile art " Pine forest ~ Longivety ~ " by ikasu Green Japan

By Kimono ikasu

Located in Setagaya City, JP

One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, collectors, boutique hotels, and lovers of Japanese aesthetics. < Story ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage obi textile art " Broken Vase ~ kintsugi ~" by ikasu Black Gold Japan
Vintage obi textile art " Broken Vase ~ kintsugi ~" by ikasu Black Gold Japan

Vintage obi textile art " Broken Vase ~ kintsugi ~" by ikasu Black Gold Japan

By Lena Okamoto, Kimono ikasu

Located in Setagaya City, JP

One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, collectors, boutique hotels, and lovers of Japanese aesthetics.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Japonisme Paintings

Materials

String, Composite, Reclaimed Wood, Yarn, Thread, Textile, Fabric, Wood, ...

Vintage obi textile art "Under the Sun ~ Serendipity ~" by ikasu Red Beige Japan
Vintage obi textile art "Under the Sun ~ Serendipity ~" by ikasu Red Beige Japan

Vintage obi textile art "Under the Sun ~ Serendipity ~" by ikasu Red Beige Japan

By Kimono ikasu

Located in Setagaya City, JP

<< Characteristics of the fabric >> This upcycled Fukuro-obi (two-side obi) showcases a festive color pattern of mountains intricately woven with gold threads against a ...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique Japanese obi with Swirl Motif Fabric Pillow
Antique Japanese obi with Swirl Motif Fabric Pillow

Antique Japanese obi with Swirl Motif Fabric Pillow

By Stephen Miller Siegel

Located in New York, NY

Rectangular lumbar pillow fabricated of brown/gold swirl motif flanked with antique Japanese cinnamon colored fabric with gold tape An embroidered gold tape separates the vintage b...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Pillows and Th...

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Japanese Contemporary Framed Brocade Silk Handcrafted Oshie Decorative Art, 2
Japanese Contemporary Framed Brocade Silk Handcrafted Oshie Decorative Art, 2

Japanese Contemporary Framed Brocade Silk Handcrafted Oshie Decorative Art, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

She has prided herself in using only the most exquisite silk and brocade kimono and obi fabrics in her works. Oshie pieces of this magnificent quality and this grand size are very ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Japanese Contemporary silk brocade Traditional Oshie Handcrafted Decorative Art
Japanese Contemporary silk brocade Traditional Oshie Handcrafted Decorative Art

Japanese Contemporary silk brocade Traditional Oshie Handcrafted Decorative Art

Located in Takarazuka, JP

It is said this art form was born of the reluctance of ladies of the court to discard the magnificent silk kimonos and brocaded obi they had donned for a lifetime. The solution was t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Japanese Contemporary Brocade Silk Handcrafted Framed Oshie Decorative Art
Japanese Contemporary Brocade Silk Handcrafted Framed Oshie Decorative Art

Japanese Contemporary Brocade Silk Handcrafted Framed Oshie Decorative Art

Located in Takarazuka, JP

She has prided herself in using the most exquisite antique and vintage kimono and obi fabrics to recreate the works of Japan’s most celebrated traditional paintings, notably in the b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Japanese Contemporary Red White Gold Brocade Hand-Crafted Wall Decorative Art
Japanese Contemporary Red White Gold Brocade Hand-Crafted Wall Decorative Art

Japanese Contemporary Red White Gold Brocade Hand-Crafted Wall Decorative Art

Located in Takarazuka, JP

She prides herself in using the best available antique and vintage kimono and obi fabrics to recreate the works of Japan’s most celebrated traditional paintings, most notabaly in Bij...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Vintage kimono textile art " Sunset Timelapse ~ Ephemerality ~" ikasu Red Japan
Vintage kimono textile art " Sunset Timelapse ~ Ephemerality ~" ikasu Red Japan

Vintage kimono textile art " Sunset Timelapse ~ Ephemerality ~" ikasu Red Japan

By Lena Okamoto, Kimono ikasu

Located in Setagaya City, JP

One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, collectors, boutique hotels, and lovers of Japanese aesthetics.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Japanese Contemporary Purple Black Silk Brocade Oshie Wall Decorative Art
Japanese Contemporary Purple Black Silk Brocade Oshie Wall Decorative Art

Japanese Contemporary Purple Black Silk Brocade Oshie Wall Decorative Art

Located in Takarazuka, JP

The creator of this signed piece prides herself in using the finest quality antique and vintage kimono and obi fabrics to recreate the works of Japan’s most celebrated traditional pa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Japanese Six-Panel Byōbu/ Screen Depicting Kimonos and Obi Draped on an Ikō Rac
Japanese Six-Panel Byōbu/ Screen Depicting Kimonos and Obi Draped on an Ikō Rac

Japanese Six-Panel Byōbu/ Screen Depicting Kimonos and Obi Draped on an Ikō Rac

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Japanese Six-Panel Byōbu/Screen Depicting Kimonos and Obi Draped on an Ikō Rack A beautifully composed Japanese six-panel byōbu screen depicting an elegant assemblage of...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Antique kimono textile art " Peacock Feathers ~ Royalty ~" by ikasu Blue Japan
Antique kimono textile art " Peacock Feathers ~ Royalty ~" by ikasu Blue Japan

Antique kimono textile art " Peacock Feathers ~ Royalty ~" by ikasu Blue Japan

By Kimono ikasu, Lena Okamoto

Located in Setagaya City, JP

One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, collectors, boutique hotels, and lovers of Japanese aesthetics.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Early 20th Century kimono textile art "Flower of Life ~Bonds~" by ikasu Japan
Early 20th Century kimono textile art "Flower of Life ~Bonds~" by ikasu Japan

Early 20th Century kimono textile art "Flower of Life ~Bonds~" by ikasu Japan

By Kimono ikasu

Located in Setagaya City, JP

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included [Story behind the work] This artwork uses two pieces - front and reverse sides of same vintage obi (sash for kim...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Festive Silk Brocade Obi
Festive Silk Brocade Obi

Festive Silk Brocade Obi

Unavailable

H 5 in W 12 in D 21 in

Festive Silk Brocade Obi

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Festive red/black/gold/aqua silk Japanese Obi for the Holidays or anytime. Great as accent table runner or hanging wall art. Good condition. 1940/50 Finished on both sides. Meas...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Silk

Midcentury Daybed with Vintage Obi
Midcentury Daybed with Vintage Obi

Midcentury Daybed with Vintage Obi

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H 16.5 in W 72 in D 27 in

Midcentury Daybed with Vintage Obi

By Five Finger Furnishings

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Note that this piece is made to order, using a different vintage obi each time. Other fabrics and trim remain constant.

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2010s American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metallic Thread

Mid Century Inspired Daybed with Vintage Obi
Mid Century Inspired Daybed with Vintage Obi

Mid Century Inspired Daybed with Vintage Obi

Unavailable

H 16 in W 72 in D 27 in

Mid Century Inspired Daybed with Vintage Obi

By Five Finger Furnishings

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Note that this piece is made to order, using a different vintage obi each time. Other fabrics and trim remain constant--or we can make something special for you.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

Mid Century Inspired Bench with Vintage Obi
Mid Century Inspired Bench with Vintage Obi

Mid Century Inspired Bench with Vintage Obi

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H 18 in W 12 in D 48 in

Mid Century Inspired Bench with Vintage Obi

By Five Finger Furnishings

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Spanning east and west, these Mid-Century benches are a beautiful piece of artistry. This bench uses an authentic, vintage obi (the waist tie from a kimono) to tell the story of a ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Japanese Kimono Obi, "Serenity of Silver World", Silk Textile
Japanese Kimono Obi, "Serenity of Silver World", Silk Textile

Japanese Kimono Obi, "Serenity of Silver World", Silk Textile

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H 157.49 in W 12.01 in D 0.4 in

Japanese Kimono Obi, "Serenity of Silver World", Silk Textile

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

Japanese Kimono Obi "Serenity of Silver World" by Kimono-Couture ・Title: Serenity of Silver World ・Category: Obi, Textile, Vintage Kimono Obi ・Material: Silk, Silver Leaf ・Measureme...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Textiles

Materials

Silver Leaf

Modern Japanese Art of Flower Arrangements Book with Obi
Modern Japanese Art of Flower Arrangements Book with Obi

Modern Japanese Art of Flower Arrangements Book with Obi

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Modern Japanese Art of flower arrangements book presented with Obi A beautiful book covered in silk fabric and flecked gold rice paper inside.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Paper, Parchment Paper, Silk

Contemporary Japanese Modular Seating Lounge Chair OBI by Olga Engel
Contemporary Japanese Modular Seating Lounge Chair OBI by Olga Engel

Contemporary Japanese Modular Seating Lounge Chair OBI by Olga Engel

By Olga Engel

Located in Amsterdam, NL

OBI chair is inspired by the rich Japanese culture. It's name takes its roots from Obi - a belt, which is used in Kimono traditional Japanese costume. The pillows of the armchair are...

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2010s Latvian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile

Japanese Vintage Kimono Obi, "Rainbow Blossoms" by Kimono-Couture, Silk Textile
Japanese Vintage Kimono Obi, "Rainbow Blossoms" by Kimono-Couture, Silk Textile

Japanese Vintage Kimono Obi, "Rainbow Blossoms" by Kimono-Couture, Silk Textile

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

Kimono Obi can be used not only for the original purpose of Kimono Obi, but also as a fabric for processing.

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2010s Japanese Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Silk, Thread, Yarn

1960s Purple Japanese Obi Table Runner with a Silver and Gold Ginkgo Leaf Motif
1960s Purple Japanese Obi Table Runner with a Silver and Gold Ginkgo Leaf Motif

1960s Purple Japanese Obi Table Runner with a Silver and Gold Ginkgo Leaf Motif

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is an fabulous, 1960s Japanese Obi wrap that's been converted into an extended table runner (stretching 95in -- nearly 8ft).

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20th Century Chinoiserie Centerpieces

Materials

Fabric

Japanese Kimono Obi selected by Kimono-Couture (Kimono belt, Kimono Sash)
Japanese Kimono Obi selected by Kimono-Couture (Kimono belt, Kimono Sash)

Japanese Kimono Obi selected by Kimono-Couture (Kimono belt, Kimono Sash)

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

Kimono Obi can be used not only for the original purpose of Kimono Obi, but also as a fabric for processing.

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21st Century and Contemporary Textiles

Materials

Silk

1960s Coat Made from Gold Shōwa Era Japanese Obi Fabric
1960s Coat Made from Gold Shōwa Era Japanese Obi Fabric

1960s Coat Made from Gold Shōwa Era Japanese Obi Fabric

Located in New York, NY

Meant originally to be worn sparingly as an obi this full coat in this fabric is true decadent luxury.

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20th Century Japanese Coats and Outerwear

60s Japanese Brocade Fabric Evening Coat
60s Japanese Brocade Fabric Evening Coat

60s Japanese Brocade Fabric Evening Coat

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful 1960s evening coat made in Hong Kong by M. K. Loo from Japanese obi fabric inspired brocade. This is a simple but spectacular evening coat!

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1960s Hong Kong Jackets

Japanese 60s Lamé Silk Gown
Japanese 60s Lamé Silk Gown

Japanese 60s Lamé Silk Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

A custom made 60s silk lamé sleeveless dress of gorgeous obi fabric. Very small in the bust and rib cage, but tall.

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1960s Japanese Evening Gowns

Japanese Silk Bolster Pillow, Gold Brocade, 1920s Obi
Japanese Silk Bolster Pillow, Gold Brocade, 1920s Obi

Japanese Silk Bolster Pillow, Gold Brocade, 1920s Obi

Located in New York, NY

The Obi fabric used for this pillow is gold brocade silk, soft and thick, with square raised pattern and floral motifs. 1-inch flange around the edges, with a layer of dark grey si...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Brocade

Natori Crane Clutch
Natori Crane Clutch

Natori Crane Clutch

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H 5.5 in W 1.5 in L 9.5 in

Natori Crane Clutch

By Natori

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Beautiful Natori metal framed clutch with crane detail made from a vintage OBI fabric. There are hues of electric blue, orange, and gold.

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1990s Clutches

ANN DEMEULEMEESTER black cotton fabric quilted wrap buckle wide obi belt
ANN DEMEULEMEESTER black cotton fabric quilted wrap buckle wide obi belt

ANN DEMEULEMEESTER black cotton fabric quilted wrap buckle wide obi belt

By Ann Demeulemeester

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ANN DEMEULEMEESTER black cotton fabric quilted wrap buckle wide obi belt Reference: CNLE/A00161 Brand: Ann Demeulemeester Material: Nylon Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: B...

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2010s Polish Belts

Pair of B.Viz Obi Robe Pillows
Pair of B.Viz Obi Robe Pillows

Pair of B.Viz Obi Robe Pillows

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H 11.5 in W 18 in D 4 in

Pair of B.Viz Obi Robe Pillows

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Vintage Japanese Obi in copper, gold and warm beige silk and metallic threads, backed with antique brass velvet. Finished with copper cording.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Textile

Japanese Contemporary Framed Silk Mask Handcrafted Oshie Decorative Art
Japanese Contemporary Framed Silk Mask Handcrafted Oshie Decorative Art

Japanese Contemporary Framed Silk Mask Handcrafted Oshie Decorative Art

Located in Takarazuka, JP

She has prided herself in using only te finest antique and vintage kimono and obi fabrics to recreate the works of Japan’s most celebrated traditional paintings, notably in the bijin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Pair of Pillows with Vintage Silk Obi Panels
Pair of Pillows with Vintage Silk Obi Panels

Pair of Pillows with Vintage Silk Obi Panels

Located in Chicago, IL

Japanese obi began as humble silk sashes meant to gather kimonos at lengths appropriate to the wearer's stature. Over the centuries they took on more and more elaborate roles, freque...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Silk

Contemporary Japanese Gray Pink Silk Brocade Hand-Crafted Oshie Decorative Art
Contemporary Japanese Gray Pink Silk Brocade Hand-Crafted Oshie Decorative Art

Contemporary Japanese Gray Pink Silk Brocade Hand-Crafted Oshie Decorative Art

Located in Takarazuka, JP

The simplicity and sophistication of their respective hairstyles, as well as the colors and amount of work on their obi and kimono fabrics, speak of the two women’s difference in age...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Vintage Carved Wood Japanese Obi Slipper Side Chair w/ Distress Painted Finish
Vintage Carved Wood Japanese Obi Slipper Side Chair w/ Distress Painted Finish

Vintage Carved Wood Japanese Obi Slipper Side Chair w/ Distress Painted Finish

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Carved Wood Japanese Obi Slipper Side Chair w/ Distress Painted Finish. Item features a solid wood stretcher supported frame, carved accents with an attractive antiqued/distr...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Roberto Cavalli Red Floral Obi Corset Bustier Top 2008
Roberto Cavalli Red Floral Obi Corset Bustier Top 2008

Roberto Cavalli Red Floral Obi Corset Bustier Top 2008

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Roberto Cavalli red satin corset top featuring floral obi-style fabric, center snap and hook and eye closures, side pockets, and ...

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Early 2000s Italian Bustiers

Japanese Contemporary Silk Brocade Handcrafted Oshie Decorative Art, Black Green
Japanese Contemporary Silk Brocade Handcrafted Oshie Decorative Art, Black Green

Japanese Contemporary Silk Brocade Handcrafted Oshie Decorative Art, Black Green

Located in Takarazuka, JP

It is said this art form was born of the reluctance of ladies of the court and elite aristocratic women to discard the magnificent silk kimonos and brocaded obi they had donned for a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Art

Materials

Brocade, Silk

"Shibori Sky, " Mixed Media Collage
"Shibori Sky, " Mixed Media Collage

"Shibori Sky, " Mixed Media Collage

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

Balanced and serene, this kite entitled "Shibori Sky" evokes imagery of warm weather and sandy beaches within a patchwork of Japanese obi silks and sheer, gauzy fabrics hand-dyed in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Missoni Silk Dress, 1970s
Missoni Silk Dress, 1970s

Missoni Silk Dress, 1970s

By Missoni

Located in New York, NY

Dress is loose and oversized and has a self fabric obi belt. Tagged a size small but will fit up to a size 10

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1970s Italian Day Dresses

1970s Barbara Lee Cotton Midcentury Sunburst Printed Kimono
1970s Barbara Lee Cotton Midcentury Sunburst Printed Kimono

1970s Barbara Lee Cotton Midcentury Sunburst Printed Kimono

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Trimmed with solid black fabric. Obi sash ties comfortably at the waist, with sunburst print in the center.

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1970s Hong Kong Coats and Outerwear

"Shibori Sky" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Shibori Sky" Kite by Michael Thompson

"Shibori Sky" Kite by Michael Thompson

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H 32.5 in W 52 in D 2.5 in

"Shibori Sky" Kite by Michael Thompson

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

Balanced and serene, this kite entitled "Shibori Sky" evokes imagery of warm weather and sandy beaches within a patchwork of Japanese obi silks and sheer, gauzy fabrics hand-dyed in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Silk

Early 20th Century kimono textile art "Sealine ~Transitions~ " by ikasu Japan
Early 20th Century kimono textile art "Sealine ~Transitions~ " by ikasu Japan

Early 20th Century kimono textile art "Sealine ~Transitions~ " by ikasu Japan

By Kimono ikasu

Located in Setagaya City, JP

Certified Kimono Meister work [Story behind the work] This artwork uses two pieces - white vintage kimono fabric for sea and green vintage obi (sash for kimono) fabric for seashore,...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique kimono textile art "River ~Flow~" by ikasu Japan
Antique kimono textile art "River ~Flow~" by ikasu Japan

Antique kimono textile art "River ~Flow~" by ikasu Japan

By Kimono ikasu

Located in Setagaya City, JP

antique silk, silver leaf on paulownia wood one-of-a-kind This artwork uses the obi (kimono sash) fabric from Meiji era, over 100 years old, to depict grass by the bank of the r...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf

Large Traditional Japanese Framed Red Blue Handcrafted Brocade Decorative Art
Large Traditional Japanese Framed Red Blue Handcrafted Brocade Decorative Art

Large Traditional Japanese Framed Red Blue Handcrafted Brocade Decorative Art

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary gilded framed oshie decorative art in red, blue and green on a stunning gilded brocade obi fabric. A sophisticated technique called oshie is used ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Art

Materials

Gold

Vintage Orange Silk Obi Pillow
Vintage Orange Silk Obi Pillow

Vintage Orange Silk Obi Pillow

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H 20 in W 23 in D 7.5 in

Vintage Orange Silk Obi Pillow

Located in Chicago, IL

Japanese obi began as humble silk sashes meant to gather kimonos at lengths appropriate to the wearer's stature. Over the centuries they took on more and more elaborate roles, freque...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Silk

Antique Print of Obi or Scarf fabric 'Japan' by G. Audsley, 1882
Antique Print of Obi or Scarf fabric 'Japan' by G. Audsley, 1882

Antique Print of Obi or Scarf fabric 'Japan' by G. Audsley, 1882

By George Ashdown Audsley

Located in Langweer, NL

This chromolithograph depicts fabric of an obi, a scarf worn round the waist by the ladies of Japan.

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Obi Ottoman with Single Tray
Obi Ottoman with Single Tray

Obi Ottoman with Single Tray

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H 20 in W 36 in D 48 in

Obi Ottoman with Single Tray

Located in New York, NY

Large upholstered ottoman with single ottoman tray. Walnut wood accents at base and tray with contrasting blackened steel inlay.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Japanese Contemporary Framed Silk and Brocade Handcrafted Decorative Art
Japanese Contemporary Framed Silk and Brocade Handcrafted Decorative Art

Japanese Contemporary Framed Silk and Brocade Handcrafted Decorative Art

Located in Takarazuka, JP

The creator of this signed piece prides herself in using the best available antique and vintage kimono and obi fabrics to recreate the works of Japan’s most celebrated traditional pa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Japanese Contemporary silk brocade Handcrafted Decorative Art, 6
Japanese Contemporary silk brocade Handcrafted Decorative Art, 6

Japanese Contemporary silk brocade Handcrafted Decorative Art, 6

Located in Takarazuka, JP

It is said this art form was born of the reluctance of ladies of the court to discard the magnificent silk kimonos and brocaded obi they had donned for a lifetime. The solution was t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Japanese Contemporary Framed Orange Green Brocade Hand-Crafted Decorative Art, 3
Japanese Contemporary Framed Orange Green Brocade Hand-Crafted Decorative Art, 3

Japanese Contemporary Framed Orange Green Brocade Hand-Crafted Decorative Art, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

It is said this art form was born of the reluctance of ladies of the court to discard the magnificent silk kimonos and brocaded obi they had donned for a lifetime. The solution was t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Japanese Contemporary Silk Brocade Handcrafted Traditional Oshie Decorative Art
Japanese Contemporary Silk Brocade Handcrafted Traditional Oshie Decorative Art

Japanese Contemporary Silk Brocade Handcrafted Traditional Oshie Decorative Art

Located in Takarazuka, JP

It is said this art form was born of the reluctance of ladies of the court and elite aristocratic women to discard the magnificent silk kimonos and brocaded obi they had donned for a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Art

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Pair of Japanese Obi Pillows in Silver and Orange
Pair of Japanese Obi Pillows in Silver and Orange

Pair of Japanese Obi Pillows in Silver and Orange

Located in Chicago, IL

A woven brocade obi of a metallic fabric like this was considered the height of fashion modernity in Japan during the 70s.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen, Silk, Down

1950's Drawstring Silk Handbag From Japanese Obi Cloth
1950's Drawstring Silk Handbag From Japanese Obi Cloth

1950's Drawstring Silk Handbag From Japanese Obi Cloth

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful silk brocade obi sash fabric was used to create this post World War II drawstring handbag providing a unique use for a traditional Japanese textile.

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1950s Japanese Top Handle Bags

Large Framed Japanese Traditional Silk and Brocade Decorative Art, circa 1995
Large Framed Japanese Traditional Silk and Brocade Decorative Art, circa 1995

Large Framed Japanese Traditional Silk and Brocade Decorative Art, circa 1995

Located in Takarazuka, JP

It is said this art form was born of the reluctance of ladies of the court to discard the magnificent silk kimonos and brocaded obi they had donned for a lifetime. The solution was t...

Category

1990s Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Judith Leiber Crystal & Rose Quartz Encrused Obi Bag
Judith Leiber Crystal & Rose Quartz Encrused Obi Bag

Judith Leiber Crystal & Rose Quartz Encrused Obi Bag

Located in New York, NY

This bag has a topaz rhinestone and rose quartz studded frame the same color topaz rhinestones as on the obi fabric. The background color of the obi fabric is a burnished gold.

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1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Leiber Greenish Gold Obi Bag
Leiber Greenish Gold Obi Bag

Leiber Greenish Gold Obi Bag

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H 4.5 in W 8 in

Leiber Greenish Gold Obi Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

For a while Judith Leiber would go to Japan and purchase antique obi fabrics and use these fabrics to make evening bags, embellishing the fabrics with crystals.

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1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1980s Judith Leiber Rhinestone Studded Obi Bag
1980s Judith Leiber Rhinestone Studded Obi Bag

1980s Judith Leiber Rhinestone Studded Obi Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

Antique obi fabrics were embellished with rhinestones and turned into evening bags.

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1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Rhinestone Obi Bag
Judith Leiber Rhinestone Obi Bag

Judith Leiber Rhinestone Obi Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

Leiber came up with the idea of using antique obi fabrics, purchased in Japan and using them to construct the body of the handbags, which were embellished with rhinestones at her fac...

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1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

J07-5217
J07-5217

J07-5217

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H 164 in W 27 in

J07-5217

Located in Sausalito, CA

First quarter of the 20th century (Taisho) Japanese silver and gold metalic (ginran & kinran) brocade with images of large mums unused obi fabric.

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20th Century Japanese Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Silver, Metallic Thread, Gold

Judith Leiber Rhinestone Embellished Obi Bag
Judith Leiber Rhinestone Embellished Obi Bag

Judith Leiber Rhinestone Embellished Obi Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic Judith Leiber Obi Bag. Ms Leiber made these bags from antique obi fabrics that she bought in Japan.

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1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Graceful 1940's Billy Haines style Slipper Lounge Chairs
Graceful 1940's Billy Haines style Slipper Lounge Chairs

Graceful 1940's Billy Haines style Slipper Lounge Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

Great proportions with wide deep seats and graceful curved backs. upholstered in japanese silk obi fabric.

Category

20th Century American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1970's Judith Leiber Rhinestone & Onyx Obi Bag
1970's Judith Leiber Rhinestone & Onyx Obi Bag

1970's Judith Leiber Rhinestone & Onyx Obi Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

The material of this bag is made of antique obi fabric from Japan. This concept for the obi bags started with Neiman Marcus in Texas to coincide with a store wide promotion of all th...

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1970s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Japanese Kimono Obi selected by Kimono-Couture, Kimono Obi, Kimono Sash
Japanese Kimono Obi selected by Kimono-Couture, Kimono Obi, Kimono Sash

Japanese Kimono Obi selected by Kimono-Couture, Kimono Obi, Kimono Sash

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

Kimono Obi can be used not only for the original purpose of Kimono Obi, but also as a fabric for processing.

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21st Century and Contemporary Textiles

Materials

Silk

1964 PAULINE TRIGERE'S Personal evening caftan dress from Christie's
1964 PAULINE TRIGERE'S Personal evening caftan dress from Christie's

1964 PAULINE TRIGERE'S Personal evening caftan dress from Christie's

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Newport Beach, CA

The caftan dress is made of traditional Japanese obi fabric, intricately hand-woven with large scale feathers, and wave crests, with covered button and loop closures at the front ope...

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1960s American Caftans

Japanese Vintage Kimono Obi, "KYOTO" selected by Kimono-Couture, Silk Textile
Japanese Vintage Kimono Obi, "KYOTO" selected by Kimono-Couture, Silk Textile

Japanese Vintage Kimono Obi, "KYOTO" selected by Kimono-Couture, Silk Textile

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

Kimono Obi can be used not only for the original purpose of Kimono Obi, but also as a fabric for processing.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Silk, Thread, Yarn

Japanese Vintage Kimono Obi, "The Fifty-Three Station of Tokaido", Silk Textile
Japanese Vintage Kimono Obi, "The Fifty-Three Station of Tokaido", Silk Textile

Japanese Vintage Kimono Obi, "The Fifty-Three Station of Tokaido", Silk Textile

By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

Kimono Obi can be used not only for the original purpose of Kimono Obi, but also as a fabric for processing.

Category

2010s Japanese Textiles

Materials

Gold Leaf

1980s Judith Leiber Black Jeweled Obi Bag
1980s Judith Leiber Black Jeweled Obi Bag

1980s Judith Leiber Black Jeweled Obi Bag

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H 5.5 in D 1.5 in L 8.25 in

1980s Judith Leiber Black Jeweled Obi Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

One of Judith Leiber fantastic jeweled obi bags is offered for sale. The obi fabric is black with silver thread decorations.

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1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Dior by John Galliano Numbered Cheongsam Silk Dress from First Dior Collection
Dior by John Galliano Numbered Cheongsam Silk Dress from First Dior Collection

Dior by John Galliano Numbered Cheongsam Silk Dress from First Dior Collection

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Navy blue peony pattern silk with contrasting Japanse Obi fabric stripes. This is so beautiful, please see all the photos.

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

1970s Estevez Ivory 1970s Vintage Dress Button Front Maxi w/ Obi Style Belt
1970s Estevez Ivory 1970s Vintage Dress Button Front Maxi w/ Obi Style Belt

1970s Estevez Ivory 1970s Vintage Dress Button Front Maxi w/ Obi Style Belt

By Estevez

Located in Portland, OR

It is a tone on tone creamy ivory full length dress that buttons up the front with fabric covered buttons, and has its original obi style fabric belt.

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Set of Two Gilt Japanese Paintings
Set of Two Gilt Japanese Paintings

Set of Two Gilt Japanese Paintings

$5,514 / item

H 49.5 in W 56.25 in D 0.75 in

Set of Two Gilt Japanese Paintings

Located in Westwood, NJ

A set of two Japanese paintings, each with a hand gilt background depicting a Japanese Magnolia painted sans traverse across the two panels. The originals Japanese, circa 1900. Dime...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Anglo-Japanese Paintings and Sc...

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Kano School Bird Waterscape
Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Kano School Bird Waterscape

Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Kano School Bird Waterscape

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning late 19th century Japanese Meiji period six panel byobu screen featuring a deep blue waterscape with pheasants and ducks. Made in the Kano school style with natural ink and ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Japanese Edo Four Panel Screen Flowering Peony Prunus Magnolia
Japanese Edo Four Panel Screen Flowering Peony Prunus Magnolia

Japanese Edo Four Panel Screen Flowering Peony Prunus Magnolia

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Early 19th century Japanese Edo/Tokugawa period four panel folding byobu table screen featuring peony, prunus, and magnolia. Painted with ink and natural color pigments on silk with ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Japanese 6-Panel Gouache and Gold Leaf Painted Table Screen
Early 20th Century Japanese 6-Panel Gouache and Gold Leaf Painted Table Screen

Early 20th Century Japanese 6-Panel Gouache and Gold Leaf Painted Table Screen

Located in Morristown, NJ

20th c., Showa period gouache and gold leaf Japanese screen. Depicting plum tree blossoms on a riverbank across 6 panels. Plum blossoms are often mentioned in Japanese poetry as a sy...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Spring Flowers on Gilt
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Spring Flowers on Gilt

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Spring Flowers on Gilt

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming mid-20th century Japanese Showa period four-panel folding byobu screen featuring blossoming spring flowers over a bold gilt background. The painting depicts iris, camella, w...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Lotus And Blue Waters Screen Vibrant Colors
Japanese Antique Hand Painted Lotus And Blue Waters Screen Vibrant Colors

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Lotus And Blue Waters Screen Vibrant Colors

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 40.5 in W 93.5 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Lotus And Blue Waters Screen Vibrant Colors

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions- Hard to Find Lotus Flowers A stunning Japanese Antique Hand Painted six panel byobu screen on silk executed with lovely lotus flowers and vib...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Four Japanese Fusuma Painted Door Panels
Set of Four Japanese Fusuma Painted Door Panels

Set of Four Japanese Fusuma Painted Door Panels

$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 69.5 in W 36 in D 1 in

Set of Four Japanese Fusuma Painted Door Panels

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare set of four Japanese Showa period door panels known as Fusuma in Japanese architecture. Similar to a Shoji room divider but made of an opaque material. Constructed from handcraf...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

B31 Japanese Antiques 2panels, paper, folding Screen with flower
B31 Japanese Antiques 2panels, paper, folding Screen with flower

B31 Japanese Antiques 2panels, paper, folding Screen with flower

Located in Niiza, JP

Material: paper on wooden frame One piece: W755×H1520mm×D15mm, Unfolded size: W1510mm Folded size: W755×H1520×D30mm, 5kg Packaging (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 12cm x 83cm x 16...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Kiku to Hagi Byobu, Rinpa School Style, Edo Period.
Kiku to Hagi Byobu, Rinpa School Style, Edo Period.

Kiku to Hagi Byobu, Rinpa School Style, Edo Period.

$20,000

H 67.25 in W 147 in D 0.75 in

Kiku to Hagi Byobu, Rinpa School Style, Edo Period.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A Chrysanthemum and Bush Clover painting on gold leaf six-panel folding screen, painted with clusters of leafy green chrysanthemum plants with white blossoms having moriage relief p...

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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Chinese Asian Large Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Mythical Landscape
Japanese Chinese Asian Large Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Mythical Landscape

Japanese Chinese Asian Large Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Mythical Landscape

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous, strangely beautiful, unusually engaging, and alluring hand-painted large six-panel Japanese/Asian Byobu folding screen depicting an almost magical/ mythical nature scene ...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen Moon Rising Through Bamboo on Silver Leaf
Japanese Two Panel Screen Moon Rising Through Bamboo on Silver Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen Moon Rising Through Bamboo on Silver Leaf

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese two panel screen: Moon rising through bamboo on silver leaf, Meiji period painting (1868 - 1912) of the moon rising on the horizon with a garden stone in the foreground. Lic...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf

Japanese Showa Screen Shell Gathering After Katsushika Hokusai
Japanese Showa Screen Shell Gathering After Katsushika Hokusai

Japanese Showa Screen Shell Gathering After Katsushika Hokusai

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating Japanese Showa period four-panel byobu screen depicting women shell gathering or clamming after the painting by Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese 1760-1849). The women are gat...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Antique kimono textile art " Kobachi ~ Green Collection ~" by ikasu Japan
Antique kimono textile art " Kobachi ~ Green Collection ~" by ikasu Japan

Antique kimono textile art " Kobachi ~ Green Collection ~" by ikasu Japan

By Kimono ikasu

Located in Setagaya City, JP

[Story behind the work] This work is inspired by the green color palette, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers. It is elegantly framed with ...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood

Edo Peacock Screen: Hand-Painted Gold Leaf Japanese Art, 18th Century
Edo Peacock Screen: Hand-Painted Gold Leaf Japanese Art, 18th Century

Edo Peacock Screen: Hand-Painted Gold Leaf Japanese Art, 18th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Romantic Edo Peacock Screen Period: Edo Size: 379x173 cm Step into a world of romance with our beautiful six-panel Edo screen adorned with golden leaves. This masterpiece, measuri...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage kimono textile art " Cranes ~ Kintsugi ~ II" White Red Gold Japan
Vintage kimono textile art " Cranes ~ Kintsugi ~ II" White Red Gold Japan

Vintage kimono textile art " Cranes ~ Kintsugi ~ II" White Red Gold Japan

By Kimono ikasu

Located in Setagaya City, JP

This is the second version of Cranes ~Kintsugi~, created from the same kimono using a different section of the textile. Each artwork is handmade, and no two pieces are identical. Th...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pine in Snow
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pine in Snow

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pine in Snow

$49,500

H 67.25 in W 73.25 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pine in Snow

Located in Hudson, NY

Kano School, Mineral pigments on gold leaf with silk brocade border and lacquer wood trim.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Obi Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of obi fabric available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of obi fabric — often made from fabric, wood and silk — can elevate any home. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of obi fabric now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of obi fabric — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of obi fabric, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one piece of obi fabric that is appealing in its simplicity, but Five Finger Furnishings and George Ashdown Audsley produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Obi Fabric?

Prices for a piece of obi fabric can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $317 and can go as high as $4,400, while the average can fetch as much as $1,140.