Nishijin-ori Obi Reversible Half Width Peacock x Circus
Nishijin-ori Obi Reversible Half Width Peacock x Circus
Modern Obi by designer Ms. Tamao Shigemune. On one side, a circus tent, an elephant riding a ball, a tiger passing through a ring of fire, a pigeon flying out of a top hat, an acrobat...
On the other side is a antique-ish retro peacock pattern.
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
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