Look at the very bottom of the description to see details on the patterns in this kimono.

The pattern on this fukuro obi is split into two sections.

Length (Patterned Section 1): 260cm (12")
Length (Blank Section): 113.5cm (44.5")
Length (Patterned Section 2): 41cm (16")

Total Length: 414.5cm (163")
Width: 30cm (11.5")

Age:
1980s or earlier

Fabric Quality:
High-quality silk, metallic embroidery, very shiny, thick and heavy
A - Folding from use and storage. This is in much better condition than most obis.

Cleaning:
Dry Clean Only!
Air outside on a dry day a couple times a year.

Quality Rank (Outer Fabric):
S = Near Mint Condition, No signs of aging, staining, or wear.
A = A very small amount of staining or aging can be seen, such as one or two age spots.
B = Signs of use and a few small stains or many tiny stains (such as dots from aging).
C = Stains are easy to spot, large, and/or numerous, and may contrast heavily with the fabric.
D = Holes or very large stains. Significant signs of aging and use may also be seen.
E = Salvage only.

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Patterns:
Tortoise Shells, Kikkou, 亀甲
The old proverb says that “a crane lives for a thousand years, but a tortoise lives for ten thousand,” so this pattern symbolizes good health and longevity to a much greater extent than cranes, which also represent good health, longevity, and good fortune.