Japanese Obijime Obi Sash Kimono Accessory Silk Kumihimo Cord Purple White OJ226 tankei This piece is meant to

This piece is meant to be placed over fire or coals

The kanji inscription says "Destroyed Manchurian Line of the Japan-Russia-West Asia Railway"(日露西比利亜鉄道満州線破壊之図)

Slightly dull in color

60 cm long x 50 cm wide

Japanese Obijime Obi Sash Kimono Accessory Silk Kumihimo Cord Purple White OJ226 tankei This piece is meant toVtg Japanese Obijime Kimono Belt Accessory This is a Japanese vintage obijime. A dark purple to white gradient, this narrow and flat (hiragumi) style traditionally braided kumihimo cord is flexible and easy to tie. It has a smooth texture weave with no other accents or designs. An obijime is a braided cord that wraps around the outside of the obi sash to keep it in shape. Because there are limitless colors, materials, and styles, they are often used