Japanese Obijime Obi Sash Kimono Accessory Silk Kumihimo Cord Light Blue OJ225 lacquer box voting officials in Maibara City

voting officials in Maibara City

purple made from other pieces of paper

Design: Bamboo leaves

Discoloration and writings on box

Item weight: 495 grams

Japanese Obijime Obi Sash Kimono Accessory Silk Kumihimo Cord Light Blue OJ225 lacquer box voting officials in Maibara CityVtg Japanese Obijime Kimono Belt Accessory This is a Japanese vintage obijime. A solid light blue pattern, this narrow and round (marugumi) style traditionally braided kumihimo cord is flexible and easy to tie. It has a smooth weave texture with no added designs. An obijime is a braided cord that wraps around the outside of the obi sash to keep it in shape. Because there are limitless colors, materials, and styles, they are often used as a decorative