Kihachijo 7-fold Obi (Men's Obi)

Size: cm
Length approx. 380
Width approx. 10

Unusual brown as the base color.
No signs of use, firm texture.

Please use for practical purposes.
Please see images for condition.

[Ki-hachijo]
A silk textile dyed with plant-based colors, traditionally passed down on Hachijo Island, Tokyo. It is characterized by stripes and checks, primarily based on three colors: yellow,鳶色 (brown), and black.

Main Features
* Origin: A traditional silk textile produced on Hachijo Island, Tokyo.
* Dyes: Characterized by plant-based dyeing using materials from plants native to Hachijo Island (such as Miscanthus sinensis, Machilus thunbergii, and Castanopsis cuspidata).
* Colors: The basic colors are yellow, 鳶色 (brown), and black, with yellow being particularly famous.
* Patterns: Stripes and checks are common, but plain weaves are occasionally found.
* Durability: It is said to be resistant to discoloration over many years, and its colors become more vibrant with washing.

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