Design Sample — Vintage Obi A-Line Mini Skirt in Smoky Navy Landscape

Product Description

Design Sample / Made-to-Order Reference

This piece is a design sample created from a vintage 100% silk fukuro obi — a formal kimono sash traditionally worn for ceremonial dress.

Although this exact sample is not available for direct purchase, similar pieces may be created as made-to-order items using carefully selected vintage obi textiles, depending on material availability, requested size, and production schedule.

For inquiries regarding custom sizing, similar color palettes, motif preferences, private orders, or collaboration requests, please contact us before placing an order.

This sample presents a refined interpretation of Japanese ceremonial silk through a contemporary A-line mini skirt silhouette. The vintage obi panels feature soft landscape-inspired motifs, floral details, and mist-like metallic weaving in muted gold, silver, charcoal, and subtle autumnal tones, paired with smooth deep smoky-blue panels for a quiet, modern contrast.

The result is a wearable fusion of Japanese formal textile heritage and contemporary tailoring — structured, understated, and distinctly one of a kind.

About This Sample

• Design sample / reference piece
• Made from vintage 100% silk fukuro obi
• Smoky navy-blue base with muted gold and silver obi panels
• Classical Japanese landscape-inspired motifs with subtle floral details
• Structured A-line mini skirt silhouette
• Handmade by the designer as an early prototype
• Unlined sample construction
• XXS sample size
• Not intended as a standard ready-to-ship product

This sample is shown as a reference for silhouette, textile direction, and custom-order possibilities.

Sample Size

Size: XXS sample
Waist: approx. 60 cm / 23.6 in
Construction: Unlined
Fit: High-waist mini skirt silhouette

This exact piece is a one-off design sample created for silhouette development, fitting, and visual reference. It is not available for direct purchase.

Final made-to-order pieces would be produced with professional sewing specifications, full lining, and adjusted sizing based on the confirmed order details.

Materials

Outer: Vintage fukuro obi, 100% silk with metallic threads
Plain panels: Coordinated deep smoky-blue fabric
Lining: None on this sample
Final order specification: Full lining available for made-to-order production

The original obi textile was woven for formal kimono attire. As each vintage obi is unique, the exact same textile and pattern placement cannot be reproduced.

Made-to-Order Possibility

Similar pieces may be available by request.

Possible custom options may include:

• Waist size adjustment
• Length adjustment
• Similar navy, charcoal, black, gold, silver, muted neutral, or autumnal color palettes
• Classical landscape, floral, cloud, water, seasonal, ran-giku, kiku-zukushi, or mode-inspired obi motifs
• Matching corset-style obi belt
• Styling pieces for editorial, boutique, or collaboration use

Availability depends on suitable vintage obi materials and current production capacity.

For custom orders, please contact us with your preferred size, color direction, motif preference, and intended use.

Notes on Vintage Textiles

Vintage obi textiles may show subtle age-related marks, thread irregularities, slight discoloration, or signs of previous textile storage. These are part of the material’s history and authenticity.

Because vintage obi fabrics are limited and non-repeatable, each finished piece will have its own pattern placement, color balance, and textile character.

Photos are taken in natural daylight. Actual colors may vary slightly depending on indoor lighting and display settings.

Model images are for styling reference only.

Care

For final made-to-order pieces:
Dry clean only, recommended for silk and metallic threads.
Do not machine wash.
Store away from direct sunlight and humidity.

Custom & Business Inquiries

For private orders, sizing consultations, boutique inquiries, editorial styling, or collaboration requests, please contact us through the inquiry form.

This page is shown as a design sample and made-to-order reference. Please do not purchase directly unless order details have been confirmed in advance.