ST-04 — Gold Brocade Obi

Source Textile — Obi Silk (Formal Brocade)

Gold ground brocade obi with repeating large-scale floral crest motifs framed in red and teal cartouches. Dense metallic weave with silver and gold thread detailing. High formal register. Likely mid to late Shōwa ceremonial production.

ST-04 gold brocade obi full view — Full length — repeating floral crest motif on metallic gold ground.

Identification

ST Number

ST-04

Type

Obi (likely Fukuro-obi)

Ground

Metallic gold brocade

Motif

Floral crest medallions in red and teal frames

Metallic Threads

Gold and silver supplementary weave

Estimated Period

Mid–Late Shōwa (tentative)

ST-04 obi interior lining — Interior lining — pale ivory with visible age toning.

Visual Analysis

ST-04 floral crest detail — Detail — central floral crest motif with metallic layering.

Large repeating medallions framed by bold red and deep teal outlines. Each medallion encloses stylised chrysanthemum-like floral forms rendered in silver and gold thread. Ground weave shows structured geometric texture beneath metallic overlay.

Composition is strictly rhythmic and vertical when worn. Scale is assertive, designed for formal visual impact.

Technique

Heavy brocade construction with metallic thread floats. Gold ground likely woven with metallic foil yarn. Silver detailing in petals suggests supplementary weft technique.

Edge binding appears intact. Confirm metallic thread flexibility before cutting.

ST-04 metallic weave close up — Close-up — metallic yarn density and weave structure.

Condition

Metallic surface appears strong with minimal abrasion. Interior lining shows visible circular moisture or storage marks. No structural tearing observed in provided images.

Recommend edge stabilisation and backing before fragmentation.

Provenance

Source Textile: ST-04
Trace: cleve.st / ST-04

Recorded in CLEVE archive system.

ST-04 folded stack detail — Folded stack — thickness and structural layering visible.

Controlled tags

Color

gold ivory teal vermilion silver

Motif

kiku medallion geometric-ground repeat-pattern

Material / Technique

silk brocade metallic-thread fukuro-obi

Period

showa late-showa

ST-04 additional motif/technique detail — Detail — metallic weave density and structure.

Provenance

Source Textile: ST-04
Trace: cleve.st / ST-04

ID resolves via CLEVE archive lookup (optionally also map ST-4 → ST-04).

ST-04 folded stack reference — Motif reference — supporting trace visuals.