Vintage Japanese Obi Brocade Matelasse Fabric Deep Pink for Kimono

This vintage Japanese matelasse brocade fabric was used as an obi for a kimono and is offered as a collectible textile piece. The deep pink color shows some uneven dyeing, which the seller believes may be hand dyed; check the listing for details. Condition notes include visible stains, general wear, and a center fold line from being worn as an obi, as shown in the photos. Priced at $24.99 USD with free shipping. Review the images and listing description carefully to confirm size, materials, and any additional condition details before purchase.

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Antique Brocade Fabric from Japanese ObiThis fabric is wonderfully woven with a patchwork of patterns, which show on both sides of the fabric. There are several tesselated patterns, similar to paving stones, but there's also a flower and leaf and some peaked patterns that may represent roofs on buildings. Perhaps some clouds as well. The

color is a dark, off-shade of pink; Japan's equivalent of dusty rose. I think it was hand dyed, possibly with vegetal dyes, as the dye is somewhat uneven. It has some stains/wear/fold line from being worn as an obi, as shown in photos. It measures 11'7" long by 10.5" wide.