Vintage Maru Obi embroidered with dancing cranes and pheasants

Rare and magnificent, this vintage Maru Obi in very good condition is adorned with motifs of golden cranes and pheasants dancing among the trees

$116,08 VATexc.

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Description

Vintage Maru Obi embroidered with dancing cranes and pheasants. This exceptional vintage Maru Obi is crafted from silk and embroidered with cranes and pheasants in vibrant colors and enhanced with gold, moving gracefully among trees. Against its background, golden wave patterns cover the entirety of the Obi, creating a captivating interplay of light and texture. Despite its age, it remains in very good condition. Some signs of time can be observed, yet its beauty remains untouched. This Obi, a true piece of art, will be the perfect finishing touch to your kimono attire or transform into a distinguished interior decor element. Being a vintage piece, it may have some stains or defects.

The Maru Obi, often regarded as a textile art piece, is the most formal of all Obi worn with traditional Japanese attire. It is fully embroidered or woven, on both sides, allowing for a front and back that are equally rich and detailed. Historically, it was worn for significant occasions, such as weddings or formal ceremonies. Its complete width and the complexity of its patterns make it a particularly sought-after item by collectors and kimono aficionados. Each Maru Obi tells a story and conveys messages through its patterns and colors, often representing nature, the seasons, or tales from Japanese literature and folklore.

Vintage/ used Japanese Maru Obi belt of Kimono.
Despite its age, it remains in very good condition. Some signs of time can be observed.
Dimensions around: Width 32 cm – Length 3.8 meters.
The price indicated is for the Obi alone.
Maintenance: Dry clean only.

It could be that from one screen to another the colors are different on some products.

Care tips

Dry cleaning

Brocades, for example, are delicate and intricate fabrics that require special care when cleaning. It is recommended, if you can, to have them professionally dry cleaned to avoid damage to the fragile woven threads. This is the best way to clean these fabrics.

Shipping, Returns, and Taxes

United States

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Europe (European Union)

We have integrated the IOSS system (Import One-Stop Shop) to simplify your European orders:

Orders ≤ 150€ (excluding shipping): VAT is collected directly during your order. No customs duty, no carrier handling fees, no surprises at delivery.

Orders > 150€: Thanks to the EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, our products made in Japan benefit from total exemption from customs duties. Only VAT and carrier handling fees apply at delivery.

Canada

For Canada, the customs exemption threshold is set at 20 CAD. Thanks to the free trade agreement between Canada and Japan, our Japanese products are generally exempt from customs duties even if the value exceeds this threshold. However, once the order exceeds 20 CAD, GST/HST is applied to the entire declared value, even though customs duties often remain nil for these products.

Australia

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For orders exceeding 1,000 AUD, in addition to GST, customs duties (generally around 5% depending on the type of product) may be applied during clearance.

United Kingdom (UK)

In the United Kingdom, the customs exemption threshold is set at 135 GBP. However, thanks to the UK‑Japan CEPA, most customs duties on our products made in Japan are waived.

Thus, even for orders exceeding 135 GBP, our Japanese products are not subject to customs duties. However, VAT (generally 20%) and carrier fees are still applicable upon importation.

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