Here are two sakiori obi from Japan. Woven from strips of old
silk or cotton kimonos with a cotton or bast fiber weft, these beautiful
sashes are sold separately and described below. Early 20th century.
Left: Black,
turquoise and cream are spiked with silver in this sash measuring 7"
wide by 129" long. In perfect shape with fringed ends. #9820 $300
Right: Very
finely woven strips in this rainbow of subdued colors: purple, mustard,
khaki and gray. It measures 7.5" wide by 130" long, and is without
damage. #9819 $300
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