Obi chrysanthemum design cushions

Ref: LV 2575a/b

Two pairs of cushions handmade from a vintage
wild chrysanthemum flower design luxury gold
silk Obi with silver and gilt thread embroidery
Backed with dupion silk
Japanese mid-Showa period (1950-1960)

10 ¾ x 22 in / 27.5 x 56 cm  £575.00 for the pair
10 ¾ x 16 ¾ in / 27.5 x 42.5 cm  £450.00 for the pair

Obi, meaning sash, is a belt for traditional Japanese dress generally worn as part of kimono outfits. The Obi for a man’s kimono is rather narrow, 10 cm wide at most, but a woman’s formal Obi can be as wide as 30 cm and more than 4 metres long. The most intricate and colourful Obis are generally made out of brocade for unmarried women and can often cost more than the kimono robe.

Obis frequently carry a variety of symbols. These cushions are embroidered with chrysanthemum flowers which are an auspicious symbol of beauty, rejuvenation and longevity.

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