Vintage Dark Red Silk Shibori Scarf: Japanese Kimono Obiage H1918
This is a traditional scarf called obiage which is worn under a Japanese obi
I found that it makes a fantastic neck scarf! This scarf is dark red with all areas shibori dyed except for the very ends. There are metallic threads mixed in which give this scarf a sparkle and cherry blossom patterns with accented centers.
The middle photos show the complexity of the shibori dye process where each raised area has been tied off to resist the dye.
The flatter parts have a pretty little Arabesque pattern.
The edges of obiage are not sewn under, they are merely pinked.
Measures just 54" x 8" wide (at full width), shorter than many scarves here
Vintage Dark Red Silk Shibori Scarf: Japanese Kimono Obiage H1918
Kimono scarves are neck scarves sewn from bolts of Japanese kimono fabric, originally intended to be made into a kimono jacket or robe. The bolts of cloth are narrow, between 12-14", so they are a natural choice for scarf making.
