Japanese Vintage & Beautiful Kimono Belt 名古屋帯 NAGOYA OBI/ Ise-ebi The spiny lobster, known as "Ise-ebi" in Japanese, is considered Japan's equivalent of the lobster. It is also regarded as a symbol of good luck. Its long antennae and limbs evoke longevity, and its repeated molting during growth associates it with auspiciousness for success and advancement in life. Fine designed Nagoya Obi for Kimono - Japan - Showa/Heisei period Nagoya Obi is the formal belt for Kimono worn like at some ceremonies. It is mainly made of silk, used gorgeous yarn. “Obi” is a wide sash that is wrapped around the waist from the top of the kimono and also it serves as a decoration. Obi is a long decorative sash to hold kimono in place and upgrades kimono itself. Recently, many Japanese people don’t wear traditional Kimono frequently, so some use beautiful obi belts as decorations in their rooms or as fabric for clothing etc. “Nagoya obi” is very compact and easy to tie because it is shorter and lighter than “fukuro obi” and it is stitched beforehand. It is mainly used for casual daily kimono such as “komon” and “tsumugi”, and mostly tied into a single-layer knot called “ichiju taiko”. Additionally. the Nagoya obi is used in many scenes, ranging from situations that require a slightly formal attire to casual fashionable kimono. Size: 1. Length: Total 290cm (Wide side 100cm, Narrow side 190cm) 2. Width: Wide side 30cm, Narrow side 15cm Condition:(Please see the photos) - It is in vintage condition. - Due to aging, there may be some stains or dirt. Note: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post or DHL / FedEx depend on the situation. It will be shipped from Japan, so it takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customs or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation