Click to enlargeHand-crafted obis

The obi, which was traditionally worn by Japanese women over their kimono, has recently been “re-discovered” as an exquisite decorative piece. Mostly used as table runners, obis can also be kept in frames, draped over furniture pieces and used to accentuate smaller objects around the house like nightstands, trunks and even mirrors. The obi’s significance is in its history; many of today’s most beautiful and ornate obis date back to the Meiji era (1868-1912) when weaving looms and chemical dyeing techniques came into prominence. The Golden Door has an extensive collection of hand-crafted obis.

Here is a selection for the serious collector.



Obi 99979
Obi 99979

Obi 99981
Obi 99981

Obi 99982
Obi 99982

Obi 99983
Obi 99983

Obi 99984
Obi 99984

Obi 99985
Obi 99985

Obi 99986

Obi 99987
Obi 99987

Obi 99988
Obi 99988

Obi 99989

Obi book
Obi book


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