Black Obi Belt 'Tachibana' Steel There's no closure to interrupt

There's no closure to interrupt the pattern — it hangs loose and the marbling does the rest

The polished silver ring lettered in flowing kana

The spaced gray lines add interest at the waist without the formality of tighter stripes

Pattern: Black with indigo patchwork-print band at sleeves and hem

Black Obi Belt 'Tachibana' Steel There's no closure to interruptThe black brocade obi rich with silver blossoms This brocade obi sets a dense, jewel rich pattern against deep black silver and gold chrysanthemums, cranes in flight, rolling waves and scattered blossoms in blue, green and orange, all woven across a dark ground. It's dramatic and opulent, the kind of sash that turns a simple robe into a full occasion. The weave is remarkably detailed: layered flowers, tortoiseshell hexagons, flowing water and birds