OBI BAG MADE FROM A VINTAGE OR ANTIQUE JAPANESE KIMONO OBI SASH/BELT
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OBI BAG - A unique fashion accessory for both day and evening use.
I have sold hundreds of these bags and they are loved by people of all ages from teenagers to grannies.
The bags are a great size and will easily take a full wallet, coin purse, 2 pairs of glasses, bulky sets of keys, makeup, mobile phone and much more...
This bag is a "Graggie Original" and has been handmade by me in the State of Queensland, Australia. |
| STYLE |
Hand or Shoulder Tote - fully lined and quilted.
Handle straps are long enough to be worn over the shoulder, but short enough for bag to be used as a handbag. |
| SIZE |
13"(33cm) High x 12"(30cm) Wide x 3"(8cm)Rectangular Base with a 9"(23cm) Handle drop. |
| FABRIC |
Obi fabric is a heavy brocade-like material. The design is usually woven and is often also embroidered.
This fabric is woven and embroidered synthetic with metallic threads, from an used vintage Japanese Kimono Fukuro Obi Sash/Belt that is in good condition. Only one side is patterned. Apart from two gold bars, the back of the bag is plain rust fabric from the same obi.
The lining is pale blue quilters lame and has 2 large pocket(s) embellished with a decorative machine embroidered border.
(For information on Obi types, please see below). |
| FABRIC COLOUR & DESIGN |
The design is of tortoiseshell motifs, and arabessque borders.
This is the very desirable obi end and it bears the 'status bars' and the weaver's mark.
The base colour is rust, intricately woven with several shades and weaves of gold thread, two shades of blue, mauve/pink and white.
The reverse side of the bag is plain rust except for 2 gold status bars and devoid of other decoration.
Fully lined with pale blue quilters lame.
Pocket(s) embellished with a decorative machine embroidered border. |
| HANDLE |
The handles are made from fabric from the same obi and have been quilted for comfort and strength.
Handles are long enough to fit over the shoulder, but are short enough to allow the bag to be used as a handbag. |
| FEATURES |
- Magnetic clasps for closure
- 2 inner pockets
- Fully lined (pale blue).
- Fully quilted
- Unique
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| PAYMENT TERMS |
AUCTION: Payment due within 5 days of auction's end.
BUY IT NOW: Immediate payment required unless you have emailed me and made another arrangement.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Must pay by PayPal.
AUSTRALIAN BUYERS: Payment may be made by PayPal or Direct Deposit. |
| POSTAGE |
I am happy to combine postage for multiple purchases. Please notify me when you have finished bidding/purchasing so that I can adjust the postage and issue an invoice.
For your protection and mine, items valued in excess of $50.00AU will be sent by Registered Mail or Express Post only.
AVERAGE POSTAGE TIMES (Business days):
AUSTRALIA: Express 1-2 Regular 1-14
EUROPE: Airmail 4-10
USA: Airmail 4-12
CANADA: 6-18
I accept no responsibility should your item be lost or damaged in the mail. |
| DISCLAIMER |
Please choose carefully. Although I do my very best to accurately describe my items, the colour on your monitor may be different from the actual colour of the item. The fabric used to construct your item is from a used or unused vintage or antique garment, and is unlikely to be perfect.
If you have any questions regarding this item, please email me. |
To view other obi bags, visit my eBay shop, 'Virtually Vintage Graggie', find the store inventory list on left hand side, and click on "Japanese Obi Bags"
Although I may make several bags from the same obi, each bag is uniquely different. Therefore, this bag is a "one of" or "original". Bag comes with a card and sealed in a cellophane bag.
Bag weighs 250 grams.
CARE: Obi silks should be dry cleaned only as colours may run if washed.
NOTE: I will be listing other Obi bags and items made from vintage Japanese fabrics from time to time. The prices will vary hugely and are based on the original cost of the obi/kimono fabric in addition to my cost for the materials used to construct the item. Some of the gorgeous fabrics and obi's are rarer and more costly than others, and articles made from these will of course be listed at a higher price. My listed auction prices do not include my time and labour. AND don't forget, vintage obi's won't be available forever. Many represent a little piece of Japanese heritage and culture - the history and customs of a bygone era. They are luxuriously rich, exclusive, rare, and are something to be valued and treasured.
WHAT IS AN OBI? Answer: obi are the top-most sash worn with various styles of Japanese clothing. Obi are worn with different types of kimono (robe) and function both to keep the robe closed and in place on the body, and as decoration. Obi are traditionally made of silk. Obi are worn by both men and women. Women's kimono obi are twice as wide as men's and are considerably longer. Most obi have a highly decorated "front" side and are often plain on the reverse. Some obi have the same woven pattern on both sides and these. They are usually very decorative and colourful.
MARU OBI: Oldest style of obi that is patterned on both sides. This variety of obi is the most formal and expensive. Because of its heavy weight, the Maru obi is now usually only worn at formal occasions such as weddings.
FUKURO OBI: Less formal and lighter than the Maru obi and usually only 60% patterned on one side, the Fukuro obi first began being worn in the late 1920's.
NAGOYA OBI: This obi is a more casual and more easily worn than the Maru and Fukuro obi because it has a long 1/2 width end to make it more comfortable. Often the only patterned part is the short, wide end. Nagoya Obi first began being worn after 1926.
HAN HABA OBI: Are the narrower obi usually worn with more casual garments.
More Japanese fabrics and items made from Japanese fabrics are listed for sale in my store, VIRTUALLY VINTAGE GRAGGIE. Stock is constantly changing, so add me to your favourites and drop in from time to time.
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