Affordable Wave Checkered Made In Length 395cm X Width [Warakugure] Kiryu-ori Half-Width Obi, Pattern, Japan, Women's, 16.5cm (Matcha)

The wave checkered pattern gives a modern and sophisticated impression, making it perfect for yukata or casual kimono styles. High quality yet affordable for first-time buyers of Japanese clothing. Carefully crafted in domestic factories for guaranteed quality. [Recommended for] Those looking for an obi to match their yukata / To coordinate with summer festivals and fireworks displays / Those looking for an obi that is easy to tie even for kimono beginners / Those who want to enjoy Japanese clothing more casually Material: 100% polyester Dimensions (approx.): Length 395cm x Width 16.5cm Made in Japan (Kiryu weave) "Kiryu-ori Affordable Half-Width Obi, Wave Checkered Pattern, Made in Japan" ~A gorgeous and easy-to-tie obi~ This half-width obi is woven in Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture, a famous textile production area. This ready-to-use item is made of 100% polyester, making it easy to care for at home. We have five color patterns available: mustard, navy blue, black and white, matcha, and rose. This is a reversible obi that can be worn on both sides, allowing for a wide range of coordination options with kimonos and yukatas. The look changes depending on how you tie it, and it is recommended for casual wear such as komon, tsumugi, and yukata. Since ancient times, there has been a custom of giving long items such as obi as gifts to ward off evil spirits. Obi are not only perfect for your own use, but also make a great gift for someone special. ~Kiryu is Japan's manufacturing center~ Kiryu, located in the southeastern part of Gunma Prefecture, has been famous as a textile production area since the Nara period, 1,300 years ago. It is a major textile production area, known as "Nishijin in the West, Kiryu in the East," and produces a particularly large amount of obi fabric and patterned kimono. Historic buildings such as sawtooth-roof textile mills still remain.