The obi collections

In my Kyoto studio, I collect and curate vintage Japanese obi. Each of these traditional silk sashes, once worn with a kimono, is carefully sourced for its craftsmanship and the unique story it carries. You can see all the currently available fabrics in the six collections below.

Often the most richly decorated part of the garment, these silk obi feature intricate woven scenes, from seasonal flowers to landscapes and cultural motifs. Many are formal pieces, adorned with gold threads and subtle shimmer, which makes them rarely worn today. By transforming them into bags, I wish to give these textiles a new life, allowing their beauty to be carried and used every day.

This page invites you to explore these vintage obi fabrics by theme and discover the diversity of Japanese textile design. Whether you are choosing a fabric for a custom bag or simply browsing, I hope you will enjoy a glimpse into the artistry and heritage of Japanese textiles.

  • Folding Fans & Flowers

  • Winter Camellia

  • Peach Blossoms

  • Pastel Bamboo Grove

  • Shiki - Four Seasons

  • Autmnal Bamboo Forest

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  • Nara

  • Zen Garden

  • Red Fuji

  • Iridescent Fuji

  • Kinkakuji in Summer

  • Kinkakuji Rainbow

  • Sunset Pagoda

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  • Golden Cranes

  • Spring Cranes

  • Silver Cranes & Pine Forest

  • Crane & Pheasant

  • Lover Birds

  • Origami Cranes

  • Shishi

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  • Hanami

  • Yabusame Shinji

  • The Tale of Genji

  • Gion Matsuri

  • Aoi Matsuri

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  • Kanzashi

  • Flower Jewels

  • Wave & Spring Treasures

  • Noshi

  • The Tale of Genji

  • Rising Clouds

  • Itomaki

  • Maru Mado

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In-person workshop in Kyoto

If you wish to meet these fabrics in person, you can visit my studio in Kyoto.

Together, we will design your bag from A to Z. You will choose your favourite obi and even cut the fabric yourself, selecting the exact part of the motif you love most.

I will then carefully sew and finish your bag and ship it to you once it is complete.

→ Book a studio visit and experience the fabrics with your own eyes