Nishijin-ori Kyoto Obi Reversible Half Width Clouded Sky x Full Moon

Modern Obi by designer Ms. Tamao Shigemune. On one side is a full moon pattern with a three-dimensional effect, woven with gold and colored threads. The gold thread used for the clouds and stars gives a subtle glow for an elegant look.

On the other side is a clouded sky, with a beautiful contrast of the gold-threaded clouds and the red moon on a black background. The design is modern while remaining us of a traditional Japanese painting.

The obi was woven by a weaving shop in Nishijin, Kyoto.

Ms. Tamao Shigemune graduated from Tama Art University, in the Department of Textile Design.

She learned about textile design by apprehending various dyeing techniques such as yuzen dyeing, katazome, and screen printing.

While attending university, she gained an interest in antique kimono and started making her own painting-like kimono and obi designs.

In recent years, she has expanded her range of activities such as art direction, kimono styling, prop styling. She has participated in overseas fashion shows, workshops, and filming.

Washing instructions: Obi cannot be washed. We do not recommend wearing silk obi in the rain as the fabric could be stained.

Material: 80% Silk 20% polyester

Length: 435cm
Width: 16.5cm