This is a wall art made with a vintage summer cotton broad sash called "Obi" from the 1930s. 

An "Obi" is a broad sash worn around the waist with kimono. Both women and men wear it but women's obi is wider and more decorative, so we use mostly women's Obi for our creations. 

This red Obi used for this wall art is called Sarasa and it is a summer cotton Obi. "Sarasa" means calicos/chintz textiles and brought to Japan by the Portuguese in the 1600s and it was originally acquired in India. There are various methods to producing beautiful Sarasa designs; they include batik printing, hand painting and woodblock printing. Batik painting is used for this summer Obi. The design of this Obi is made up of peacocks and flowers and diamond shapes are repeatedly used to create a geometric feel to these objects. Although this fabric is about 100 years old, this design would fit in any modern space. This is one of a kind piece of art, waiting to be discovered by you!

The fabrics we use are in excellent condition, though sometimes there are small marks, blemishes, and or creases indicative of the fabric's rich history. If you have any questions or concerns, please send us a message. 

Material: Vintage cotton Obi, cotton canvas and wood

Size:  14" (35 cm) x 13" (33 cm)

*Please keep this out of the direct sun to avoid fading of the colour.