Fantastic obi depicting kaizukushi (assorted shells) woven with metallic threads over purple-black ground with kagome (basket weave) pattern.
The iridescence of the awabi (sea-ear/abalone) is especially striking!

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Fantastic obi depicting kaizukushi (assorted shells) woven with metallic threads over purple-black ground with kagome (basket weave) pattern.
The iridescence of the awabi (sea-ear/abalone) is especially striking!