{"product_id":"kimono-obi-bag-traditional-weave","title":"Kimono Obi Bag – Traditional Weave","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #F8F5EF; border: 1px solid #E6DED2; padding: 24px 20px; margin: 0 0 28px 0;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #8C3B2F; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e ✦ THE STORY BEHIND THE KIMONO PATTERN ✦ \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 600; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e Goshoguruma, the Imperial Ox-Cart of the Heian Court amid Peonies and Cherry Blossoms \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #4A4A4A; max-width: 650px; margin: 0 auto; text-away: left;\"\u003e A great wheeled cart rests half hidden among drifting clouds and pine, its spokes catching the light beside white and blush peonies that spill across the woven ground in soft cascades. The wheel appears to evoke \u003cem\u003egoshoguruma\u003c\/em\u003e, the ox-drawn carriage once reserved for emperors and courtiers of the Heian palace, a motif beloved in classical paintings of The Tale of Genji and traditionally paired with flowing water and seasonal blossoms to soften its stately form. Passed down through centuries of kimono and obi weaving, this pairing of aristocratic elegance and blooming peonies carries the quiet grandeur of the imperial court into a piece meant for everyday hands. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; color: #B8AEA2; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 4px; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e ✦ ✦ ✦ \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 11\" x 4\" x 9\" x 4.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (Length x Width x Height x Handle)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eObi Bag \u003c\/strong\u003eblends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern everyday functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind \/ Upcycled Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach bag is truly one of a kind. Carefully crafted from vintage Japanese obi, every piece carries its own history, patterns, and character—beautifully reimagined into a modern accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Japanese Textile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade using genuine obi fabric, originally designed to complement kimono, featuring intricate weaving and elegant patterns that cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructured \u0026amp; Durable:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObi fabric is known for its thickness and strength, giving the bag a naturally structured shape while remaining durable for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant Statement Piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rich textures and traditional patterns add a refined, eye-catching accent to any outfit—effortlessly elevating both casual and dressy looks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Everyday Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for practicality, with enough space to carry your daily essentials while maintaining a sleek and stylish silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each obi bag is one of a kind, and this exact obi pattern will not be available again once sold. The interpretation and symbolism of traditional obi motifs may also vary depending on cultural context and individual perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Second Bloom Tokyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55281690247447,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/6545\/5127\/files\/OB1_175_154eb193-3d13-4937-b291-e7a3b1d00367.png?v=1789750003","url":"https:\/\/secondbloomtokyo.com\/ja\/products\/kimono-obi-bag-traditional-weave","provider":"Second Bloom Tokyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}